Greetings Lactnetters, Lisa Boisvert Mackenzie here, now in Vermont after 5 + years in Micronesia. Is there a growth chart for preemies fed exclusively breastmilk? Do preemies need fortifier? vitamins and minerals? I have searched the archives. Can someone point me to literature on growth differences between breastmilk fed and fortified breastmilk fed preemies? This baby is two weeks old, was born at 32 weeks 2 days, weighed 1385 gr at birth now weighs 1370 after some up and downs with weight gain and a return to bili lights at 13 days for elevated bili levels( had elevated HCT at birth). Baby is getting 160 ckd, digesting all, has received breastmilk since day one by gavage feeding, is now latching and sucking at breast for short bouts before tiring, but fed primarily by gavage. Baby has had no issues apart from prematurity, able to breath on his own from birth, doing well maintaining temperature. Neonatologists are concerned with growth and possible nutritional deficiencies from and exclusive breastmilk diet. When do concerns about phosphorus, calcium, iron, vit A E, D become serious for a preemie? The baby is mine. Because I have posted to Lactnet for many years as a professional representing clients, I am sensing it is kosher to post my own case.If not I am sure the listmothers will tell me. Warmly, Lisa Boisvert~Mackenzie [log in to unmask] PS Please CC your replies to me as I may not be able to keep up with the digests. *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html