It’s one of the most basic instincts a new mother has: to feed her baby. So there are few things more distressing for a mother than to feel like a failure in the infant feeding department. I clearly remember the trips to the doctor and the dreaded scale. Would Mary have gained the required weight? I’ve posted here a compilation of tips and encouragements that we gathered from the email list. You’ll find hints on formula (and why total reliance on soy formula is bad in Down Syndrome), encouragements on getting a baby with a heart defect to gain weight, tips on weaning off of a tube, and a pointer from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson on how to hold a bottle to avoid later tongue thrust issues.
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