Supporting Direct Breastfeeding for a Tracheostomy-Dependent Extremely Premature Infant: A Case Study.
Alanna LakoffJadia BeckfordCatherine CharbonneauSusan LepineSarah L LawrencePublished in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2024)
The open dialogue between the family and healthcare team was the foundation for trialing direct breastfeeding for an extremely premature infant with a tracheostomy. While direct breastfeeding of full-term infants with tracheostomies has been previously described in the literature, this is the first case study of an extremely premature infant with a tracheostomy transitioning to direct breastfeeding.