The Journal of Human Lactation podcast #3 discusses an article titled "Supporting Direct Breastfeeding for a Tracheostomy Dependent Extremely Premature Infant, a Case Study."

The episode features Ellen Chetwynd and Adina Kopinsky, who highlight the case study of an extremely premature infant with a tracheostomy transitioning to direct breastfeeding.

The study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the healthcare team and the family, detailing the infant's medical journey, including the challenges associated with being born at 24 weeks and diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

The article showcases the team's multidisciplinary approach, including the role of an IBCLC in supporting the mother and the infant's feeding.

Key takeaways include

the significance of skin-to-skin contact
the use of slow-flow feeding methods to ensure safety
the emotional impact of the journey on both the parents and the healthcare team.

The hosts reflect on how the case study illustrates the potential for successful breastfeeding outcomes, even in complex medical situations, and the importance of providing support and confidence to families navigating such challenges.

Link to the article, full text available for 6 weeks after podcast publication: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Supporting Direct Breastfeeding for a Tracheostomy Dependent Extremely Premature Infant, a Case Study

Authors: Alanna Lakoff, Jadia Beckford, Catherine Charbonneau, Susan Lepine, and Sarah Lawrence. 

Full bios for all authors of the study available at ⁠JHL’s podcast page

Lakoff A, Beckford J, Charbonneau C, Lepine S, Lawrence SL. Supporting Direct Breastfeeding for a Tracheostomy-Dependent Extremely Premature Infant: A Case Study. Journal of Human Lactation. 2024;40(3):419-424. doi:10.1177/08903344241254342

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