Counseling at-breast supplementation
After careful assessment of the weight gain sometimes supplementation is necessary. First choice for the device is an at-breast supplementer. Supplementation in case of need can be breastmilk or formula. With at-breast supplementation the breastfeeding relationship can continue while ensuring adequate intake. For supporting a mother with at-breast supplementation you have the following ressources:
The step by step description of at-breast supplementation is also helpful for professionals.
Booklet: Parent-Info: Breastfeeding with the Supplementary Nursing System
Paper “Supplementing at the breast”
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