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I've seen several babies with hemangiomas and feeding difficulties. Two
issues to watch for are pain if the hemangioma is ulcerated, and
difficulty breathing if it is partially or fully blocking the nostrils
when the baby is latched on. Using positions that avoid pressure on the
upper lip if there is ulceration (which will show up as a dark, eroded
area) and those that allow the baby to let go in order to breathe as
needed if the nose is being blocked might help. The physicians can
prescribe some pain medication (timed so the baby gets peak relief at
the beginning of the feeding) as well.
Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC NYC cwgenna.com
On 3/29/2012 5:43 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
> We have been using propranolol for hemangiomas for quite some time and have
> never seen any feeding problems. The only thing we check regularly is
> BP. I would look for some other cause for the infant's screaming/pain.
>
> Nancy
> Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
> Neonatologist, San Diego Neonatology, Inc.
> Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
> Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns
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