Breastfeeding a Baby with Down's Syndrome

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I am trying to find a breastfeeding care plan for a baby with Down's Syndrome. I am a Certified Lactation Consultant, but we have a small population.

I would love to find a good source for breastfeeding evaluations and care plans,

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I am not sure why you are having difficulty finding resources. Google "breastfeeding Down Syndrome" and lots of resources appear. In addition, you should try the LLL site, Dr. Jack Newman's site, and ILCA.

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Great info for mothers and HCPs: Helping Babies Who Have Down Syndrome Learn To Breastfeed

Another:

http://www.cdss.ca/images/pdf/brochures/english/CDSS_breastfeeding_brochure.pdf (Canadian, but great info in a printable pamphlet)

Listing of resources:

Down Syndrome and Breastfeeding (Resources) : KellyMom

Evidence-based protocol on breastfeeding babies with hypotonia from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

http://www.bfmed.org/Media/Files/Protocols/Protocol_16.pdf

As an aside, but an important one since the distinctions must be made clear, a CLC is a lactation counselor. An IBCLC is a lactation consultant. There is a HUGE difference in training and experience requirements between the two.

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