Patient's question:
My daughter was born prematurely at 31+2 weeks. She has been living in the children's hospital since January 23, 2011. The doctors feed her on a fixed schedule with measured amounts of milk each day. I'm worried that after she is discharged, she will get used to the bottle nipple and not recognize her mother's breast.What kind of help I am looking for: I hope experts can give me an answer.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: For premature infants, a temperature-controlled incubator is needed to protect and promote growth. Another is sterile operation! Premature infants in the premature infant room are not allowed to be fed milk for about ten days! Your current concerns are unnecessary! Guidelines: Newborns' sucking ability! The mother's nipple can find itself! So there's no need to worry about these things now! After the baby is discharged, you can feed him! But you must be fully prepared! When the baby is breastfeeding, especially when the baby is breastfeeding, it will be very painful! Pay attention to the correct method and approach: Pay attention to ensuring that the baby includes most of the areola! Not just some nipples!