In a message dated 97-04-14 00:10:29 EDT, you write:

>Are there any studies re: using hind milk vs. human milk foritifier, and
>growth and development of preterm infants?  Also, does anyone have a
>protocol for cup feeding in the NICU?  Any films demonstrating cupfeeding?

Hello Netters.  There is no specific research on hindmilk vs human milk
fortifier,  but I do have one article on "Supplementation With Human Milk
Protein Improves Growth of Small Premature Infants Fed Human Milk" by
Ronnholm, Perheentupa, and Siimes.  Pediatrics, Vol. 77, No. 5, May 1986.  In
regards to cupfeeding, we have discussed this in length before and there are
several hospitals with protocols for normal newborn and premature.  There is
a video-- Sandra Langs, #F532 "Cup-feeding in the Neonatal Unit" from ILCA
conference, 1995.  Order from First Tape, (708) 386-0660, 411`
Harrison-Front, Oak Park, IL 60304.  Good-luck
"Life is patchwork--here and there, scraps of pleasure and despair.  Joined
together, hit or miss"  Anne Bronaugh.
Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela, Inc
Naperville, Il 60540-warm-55 and sunny-YUH !