Dear All,

Firstly just to add my bit about working out volume of breastmilk reguired.
The formula used is the same as for artificial baby milk and it goes
like this in metric: 120mls per kg of body weight per 24 hrs divided by the
number of feeds in 24hrs. This means that a 3kg baby will be taking in about
44mls per feed on day 3. If I remember correctly the formula is actually
60mls per kg on day 1 and 90mls per kg on day 2 and 120ls per kg on day 3
and onwards. This formula is an intake guide. I would be relevant to babies
in a NICU who are being given ebm by naso-gastric tube, bottle or cup (for
what ever reason)

I have had a inquiry from a Ph.d student who wants to know if there is a
formula for extimating breastmilk volume (intake) based on the number of
feeds per 24 hrs and the duration of the feed. I am not aware of one myself
and can't see how one could measure it short of 24 hr test weighing. Any
ideas?


Kind Regards
Mandy O'Reilly
Nurse Midwife
IBCLC

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