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Date: | Thu, 3 Oct 1996 21:10:01 -0400 |
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I'm sure you're doing all the right stuff, Kathy - but when you reach an
impasse like this, the best advice is to "try something different." This
isn't a simple, quick fix or it would have worked by now. It's time to call
in reinforcements. IMHO, this baby needs a thorough medical checkup as well
as a fresh pair of eyes and ears in addition to yours. I see many babies
like this, and what's wrong isn't "something you forgot." Many kids who
can't latch have a disorganized or dysfunctional suck that needs very careful
and thorough evaluation. A feeding specialist - PT or OT - would be a good
place to start, after discussing everything (preferably in writing) with the
baby's primary care provider.
And it's even harder because she's a friend. At the very least, get another
LC involved for a more objective second opinion/second brain. In fact, it
might even be better to drop back into being a friend only, and make a
clear-cut referral to someone else with a different background or who works
in a different setting. Screaming babies who can't eat are in trouble, and
their moms need more than hand-holding. Or in addition to hand-holding.
Linda Smith, private practice in Dayton OH
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