2006-08-02 12:26:48 · 4 answers · asked by sescja 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The infant in question was born full term (almost 41 weeks) and almost 10 lbs. Also the problem was discovered while in the hospital and we have spent three week in the NICU. Finally we got home with the feeding tube.
2006-08-02 12:44:26 · update #1
I am having troubles both breastfeeding and bottlefeeding.
2006-08-03 18:16:22 · update #2
It is pretty commen in preemies or special needs babies. My daughter has a feeding tube because she could not do it. She is going to have another swallow study done soon to see if she can start eating by mouth.
2006-08-02 12:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by mommyofthree 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very unusual in a full-term healthy baby, but it does happen. It's more common with bottle feeding than with breastfeeding. Although for many years doctors assumed a baby would have a harder time nursing, research has shown the exact opposite.
2006-08-03 00:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should make an appointment for the infant to see the doctor and be checked right away. otherwise you may have to take the infant to the emergency room.
2006-08-02 12:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by Teresa W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very common for premature babies - who usually remain in the hospital until they can. but for a full term baby that is not normal unless the baby has problems (sorry).
2006-08-02 12:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋