Erin, several years go when I was a student at the Lactation Institute they
were working with a mom who had quads.  She not only pumped the milk but
had it flown to LA for the babies. If my memory serves one baby never made
it home but mom pumped for a full year until his death. Contact Shelly or
Ellen for specifics
Kathy
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> From: Scott and Erin Reagan <[log in to unmask]>
> To:
> Subject: Re: NURSING QUADRUPLETS
> Date: Sunday, August 30, 1998 2:08 AM
>
> Scott and Erin Reagan wrote:
> >
> > Hello to LACTNET,
> >
> > My name is Erin Reagan.  Previously I was a medical social worker.
> > Currently I am a mommy to two beautiful and fabulous girls age 17 mo
and
> > 5 yrs.  I am also a La Leche League Leader and a small home business
> > owner (the Lactation Station).
> >
> > I received a call for help yesterday from the parents of newborn
> > quadruplets!  Three girls and a boy born at 31 weeks, ranging from
> > 2.9lbs to 3.7lbs.  The mother has begun pumping and they plan to
provide
> > breastmilk at least until the infants are released from the NICU in
> > approximately 6-8 weeks.
> >
> > Has anyone out there worked with this number of multiples?  I believe
> > that this mom would like to continue breastfeeding as long as possible.
> > She is staying at home with the babies and will have some help.
> >
> > Please respond as soon as possible.  The NICU dr is supportive but most
> > medical staff sound skeptical.
> >
> > Thanks so much!  Erin Reagan
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