Sunday, September 19, 2010

Bolus feeds and calories

We've had some success recently with bolus feeds (one large feeding as opposed to continuous drip) after adjusting the calories.  It seems that Auggie has a hard time with high calorie formula. I've been giving him breastmilk (20 cal/oz.) and 20 cal/oz. formula bolus and he has not vomitted.  I guess some babies just have a hard time processing rich food.  When he gets breastmilk via the tube his mood changes dramatically - he seems happier and full of energy. We give him about 50-60ml bolus in 30 minutes.  The bolus feeds are important because they will help his stomach stretch and prepare for "real" meals in the future.

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