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While human milk shortens length of stay, clinical experience and research
suggest, that in the USA and GB, discharge is delayed by insisting on full
breastfeeding before discharge. Our mothers do not stay with their babies (even
with single room NICU care) like otjher countries which have paid maternity
leave.
It also appears that cups may delay discharge as well.
Effect of bottles, cups, and dummies on breast feeding in preterm infants: a
RCT
Collins CT, Ryan P, Crowther C et al. BMJ, doi:10.1136/bmj.38131.675914.55
(published 18 June 2004)
nConclusions:
“The use of cups significantly increased the proportion of infants
discharged home fully breast feeding even with the high non-compliance. The obvious
benefit of this outcome needs to be considered alongside the financial
implications for the health system of longer hospital stays and the lack of effect
of cup feeding on any breastfeeding.”
Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
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