BREAST FEEDING NEWBORNS  

WHILE THE PROCEDURE IS BEING DONE.

A very recent study shows that breast feeding newborns while the needle stick procedure is being done is slightly more effective then sugar water. If your baby is blessed enough to have a lactating mommy, it is worth trying if other methods are not available. Sixteen out of fortyfour babies studied did not even show indication that the procedure was occurring.  Great news for the sixteen out of forty four.

 

Here are some web sites about breast feeding

http://www.lalecheleague.org/

http://familydoctor.org/x1636.xml

Here is a Spanish version of the above family doctor website.

http://familydoctor.org/x2850.xml

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