Preemies with feeding issues

Information and support for those raising a preemie with feeding issues.

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stuck and frustrated

By lloveygirl · New reply 12:01 pm
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Ok so it has been a long while since I have posted an discussion about my lo's progress but we have really come a long way. My little Eddie was born@ 25w5d an suffered a number of issues (NEC, bowl resection ...

Need help! Preemie wants to STTN but not eat

By AFpreemiemom · New reply 11:55 am
15 replies
Hi everyone, I am needing some advice on my daughter sleeping through the night more and then not eating. I've tried to talk to my pediatrician about this, but they haven't been helpful and we are about ...

advice on my gtube baby that recently had a fondo

By bcrazee2 · New reply May 19, 2013
3 replies
my 13 month old son who has had a gtube since he was 4 months old caught a fondo done around 6 weeks ago. although he is unable to puke he continues to rench all day and all night. anyone else had a problem ...

44 weeks and still in nicu

By Sadmomma · New reply May 17, 2013
8 replies
I have a set of twin girls still in the nicu due to feeding problems. They just won't take full bottle feeds. They were born at 32 weeks but are now 44 weeks and still not taking full bottles. I really ...

Feeding intervals

By AFpreemiemom · New reply May 10, 2013
5 replies
Hi everyone, my daughter is a former 28 weeker (IUGR...1lb, 14oz) who is now 4 1/2 months actual and 6 weeks corrected. She's always had difficulty eating. She's been slow and has reflux so she fights ...

any body have a reason I should not give this to my daughter?

By Brittle · New reply May 3, 2013
10 replies
We are starting Erythromycin to see if it help with gastric emptying and reflux. I have not found any reason to not try it but am wondering if any of you have a feeling on this. Thank you for your input ...

new feeding aversion blog

By MilesandWillsMommy12 · New reply April 26, 2013
4 replies
http://feedingaversechild.blogspot.com/ Just wanted to share this site ...

feeding tube

By jacemommy · New reply April 23, 2013
5 replies
Hi my little guy was a 28 weeker hes still on a ng tube i was wonding how long was your lo on it and do you have any tips to get them to drink the bottle he fights it i tryed taking it out for awhile ...

Pneumonia - aspiration - oral feeding

By CG · New reply April 20, 2013
4 replies
Where 2 start???? My little has just being treated for pneumonia. She is 10 months this month and is only 10lb14oz!! She has terrible oral aversion she only takes about 10/20 mls orally and remainder ...

Feeding stress

By SarahT22 · New reply April 12, 2013
7 replies
My son was born at 31w2d and is now 3 1/2 months corrected. Starting about 3 weeks ago he started crying (sometimes inconsolably) during feeding ( formula fed with Enfamil Gentlease). Thinking it was ...

Wrong formula recipe given by dietitian in NICU

By DinasDad · New reply April 12, 2013
3 replies
We finally got our baby home, and noticed that suddenly her reflux got worse - she would spit up a lot, almost with every feed. While in the hospital she would rarely spit up - may be once per day tops ...

Multivitamin and reflux

By Brittle · New reply April 8, 2013
3 replies
My Dr thinks that I am crazy but has anyone noticed that everytime you give your reflux kiddo her multi she spits big time? I cut my daughters in half and give half 2 times a day with formula and I would ...

pedisure

By brandon_mommy · New reply April 8, 2013
7 replies
My son is 14months/11months corrected he was changed to pedisure in December because he wasn't gaining enough weight he was on neosure didn't really have any problems with that formula but it was only ...

Preemie Barely eating

By gaby92 · New reply April 4, 2013
3 replies
My daughter is 1yr & 4 months adjted. Shes 1yr & 6months tho. She doeant really eat. Shes like 15-17 pounds. Skinny & I dont know wht to do. I feed her, beans, rice, pedisure, torillas & more. She has ...

neosure

By lilwarner2011 · New reply April 3, 2013
7 replies
anyone having issues with neosure ...

Probiotics

By Brittle · New reply April 3, 2013
5 replies
I am thinking about starting my daughter on probiotics. I will talk to her Dr and her pharmasist first. For those of you who already give your baby's probiotics what and how much do you give them and ...

mylicon or gripe water through mickey button?

By jeristern64 · New reply April 2, 2013
3 replies
My lil man has some pretty bad gas. I was wondering if any one else has had this problem and if so are there any tricks to eliminating some of the gas? He is fed via mickey, 5 oz every 4 hrs. I was thinking ...

Weight gain issues

By paradox334 · New reply April 1, 2013
3 replies
Bella is 16 months/12 adjusted. She weighs 12.5 lbs and is 26 inches long. She has a milk protein allergy and is currently eating Neocate Jr with Prebiotics, mixed to 27 cal per ounce. She couldn't tolerate ...

Alternative medicine and reflux

By Brittle · New reply March 23, 2013
2 replies
Have any of you ever tried Alternantive medicine for your babies reflux? I have had several people tell me that Myofascial release techniques help? I have also read articles stating that reflexology and ...

When did your mico premie's reflux improve?

By Brittle · New reply March 21, 2013
4 replies
My micro premie is almost 1 year of age(actual) 8 1/2 (adjusted)and her reflux seems worse because of teething I am guessing . I know that everything, growing,increased mobility, teething, ect all affect ...

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