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    Is it acceptable to pushback? I feel they could get him home faster.

    @schwee While all humans are fallible. I would be cautious to remember that everyone in that medical team has spent years studying the management of premature babies and babies needing icu care. Ask questions, advocate for your baby. But don’t forget that the people who are looking after your...
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    Feeling Hopeless - transition to formula help?

    @monikahortons There is nothing wrong with wanting to stop breastfeeding. And you aren’t doing anything wrong considering it. Ask to speak to lactation in the unit and come up with a plan to start de-transitioning from pumping to make sure you don’t suffer from Engorgement or galactocele...
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    How to make baby gain weight?

    @flightlessbird With any fortifier the goal isn’t just what fortifier, but how much mixed with breast milk will equal the goal kcal needed for growth. You can really use any fortifier but the idea would be to bring the kcal higher. EBM has a kcal of 21/oz Neosure of 22/oz We often fortify...
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