Trouble Producing Milk
:worried: I am having trouble producing enough milk for my son. He is a premie, and right now he is getting his food through a feeding tube. I am pumping every 3-4 hours for 15 minutes at a time. I've...
View ArticleFeeding Therapy
Our son, who is now 5.5 years old, was diagnosed with high-functioning Autism over a year ago. After applying for DDD services and getting all of that going, we recently started feeding therapy. Our...
View ArticleExclusively Pumping
My son was born at 31 1/2 weeks and I have been pumping since he was born. He spent 37 days in the NICU and when I could I would attempt to breastfeed him in addition to giving him a bottle of...
View ArticleFeeding Is Kind of a Nightmare
This is more of a vent than a question. My twenty six weeker (now fourteen months actual) had a problem with oral aversion when she tried to move to solids. We started feeding therapy to address the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding & preemies
Hello,I am a mom of a 29 weeker. He is now 11 weeks (1 week adjusted). I am sure this had been posted before, but am new to the site. I've been pumping since he was born and when we started bottle...
View ArticleHow long did you pump?
Hi,My son was born in July and I have been pumping since then.How long do I continue pumping? I pump 7 times a day and even on nights he sleeps through (6-7 hours) I am still up pumping at 2 am. I am...
View ArticleVomiting from Prednisone or something else?
My son has BPD, a chronic lung disease and a g-tube because of it. He has been on Prednisone (prednisolone), for months. He is now almost one year old and still struggles with frequent vomiting. The...
View ArticlePaying For Pediatric Formula
Hi everyone,Charlie had her consult with the feeding clinic last week. Due to CP issues, she is not progressing in feeding as well as we hoped. At the age of two, she continues to be formula dependent....
View ArticleGood 5 qualities for breast pump
Good 5 qualities for breast pumpBreast milk is best for babies up to 2 years and that is why you should ensure that you are feeding your baby. The thing is, if you are uncomfortable about breastfeeding...
View ArticleWebinar Series in November
Hello,I'm mom to a 24 weeker preemie who is now a thriving toddler and I have recently launched a non-profit organization called Pebbles of Hope to provide parent education and support to low-income...
View ArticleFeeding Matters Conference
If you have a child with feeding issues or know someone who also might benefit from additional information, please visit the site feedingmatters.org (formerly P.O.P.S.I.C.L.E.). There is an upcoming...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Webinar
For any preemie moms that struggle with breastfeeding, sign up for the upcoming Pebbles of Hope webinar entitled “Achieving Breastfeeding Success with your Preemie” scheduled at 9:30AM on November 6th....
View ArticleBreastfeeding Webinar
FREE webinar on Thursday on breastfeeding for preemies. Nancy Clark, international board certified lactation consultant will discuss the transition from pumping to breastfeeding and how to deal with...
View ArticleWeight Gain With A Feeding Disorder? Help!
Charlie's weight check on Monday was terrible in a string of terrible checks. The doctor noted "no significant gain". For those of you with kiddos with feeding disorders, share your ideas of what...
View ArticleNG tube and Bottle Feeding progression....
My 34 week TEF baby Weston was discharged Monday after 45 NICU days with the NG tube- since being home my husband and I has been so frustrated because his bottle feeds and reflux seem to be regressing...
View ArticleG Tubes Anyone?
If your child has a G tube, please tell me about it. What type is it? How does your child receive nutrition? Is it all through the tube? Or do they eat some of their calories? When did your child get...
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Feeding Tube Awareness Week
Today kicks off Feeding Tube Awareness Week! Does your child have a feeding tube? Please share your story!
View ArticleWhat are the precautions during feeding the new baby with bottle?
Bottle is of which type, How many times a bottle cab be used in a day , What precautions for bottle nipple.
View ArticleSilent aspiration
we are in nICU almost for 3 month, now doctors told me that my daughter has Silent Aspiration. They suggest to put G-tube for her but I refused it. Any one has a baby with Silent aspiration? how long...
View ArticleHelp! Tons of Iron = Constipated angry baby
My baby girl just got discharged from the NICU about a week ago on iron added premie formula AND vitamin drops with added iron. She rarely poops (like maybe once every 24-36 hours). It was not quite...
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