LYRICS84

LYRICS84

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  1. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    LYRICS84 replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with you 100%. That is why it is in the best interest of both baby and mom if no artificial nipples are introduced before breastfeeding is well established. Unfortunately, there are...

  2. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    LYRICS84 replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Infants born before 37 weeks often have issues with coordinating suck, swallow, and breathe at the breast. Many tire out too quickly to obtain enough at the breast to sustain them. I've done alot of...

  3. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    LYRICS84 replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :lol2: Yeah, I always put the bed up in high position before I help anyone - except the few stubborn ones that insist on sitting in a chair. Working as a RN in L&D for many years sure gave me...

  4. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    LYRICS84 replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I personally don't use an SNS very often for the reason noted above and also, they can be difficult to wean from. Baby MUST be able to suck well. Also, from the point of cost containment (especially...

  5. Share Your Saying

    LYRICS84 replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Life is too short to be miserable" make those changes if you are unhappy, everyday

  6. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    LYRICS84 replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    arwen u, you are exactly right. here are some reasons to provide mom's ebm or donor milk to preemies. gastrointestinal benefits faster transit time in stomach reduces intestinal permeability. the...

  7. Cup Feeding Strikes Again!

    LYRICS84 replied to TiffyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would like to share my thoughts on this subject. First, nipple preference DOES exsist. I can tell by observing the infant at the breast if he/she has had a bottle. When an infant feeds from a bottle...

  8. Questions for breastfeeding nurses...

    LYRICS84 replied to landonsles's topic in General Nursing

    As a full time hospital lactation consultant I commend you for wanting to continue to provide breastmilk for your baby :yelclap: :icon_hug: :bow: I must say I am impressed with everyone's advice to...