Has your research been published, or will it be published in a journal or
book anytime soon? 

It's great information, and important for all of us. 

Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC
6540 Cedarview Ct, Dayton OH 45459
ph 937-438-9458 / fax 937-438-3228
www.BFLRC.com 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Gromada [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:58 PM
Subject: Re: slow flow nipples

>
>
> I am wondering what kind of slow flow nipples hospitals are using?
> Unfortunately, we have a few MD's who do encourage some supplementing in
> the
> hospital, especially with phototherapy.  The nipples we are using have
>  quite a fast
> flow and would like replace them with a slow flow.
> TIA.
> Judy Hatfield RNC, IBCLC
> Upstate NY




Have been reading the discussion re: slow-flow feeding bottle nipples and
thought I'd say again that another LC (who's also CCC-SLP) and I tested a
gazillion hospital and commercial newborn teats. Also did quite a lit
search. If anyone is interested in our findings, I'm willing to share via
personal email.

There are many reasons stressed parents and HPs think infant feeding bottles
vs. other options. What I would choose is not always what others choose --
and there are risks/benefits to all options. However, all options need to be
looked at re: airway issue -- and too fast flow results in airway distress.
And all infants, no matter how ultimately fed, deserve airway protection...

Karen Gromada

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