Preparing to breastfeed a baby with Down syndrome/Trisomy 21 can seem daunting at first when reading about low muscle tone and possible stays in the newborn intensive care unit, but many moms successfully breastfeed their babies with Down syndrome. Our Diagnosis to Delivery book [link] has an entire chapter on breastfeeding — which is a must read for any expectant mom who wishes to breastfeed her baby.
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See also: Preparing for Breastfeeding chapter in our book, “Diagnosis to Delivery: A Pregnant Mother’s Guide to Down Syndrome.”
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Children’s Hospital Boston has a presentation, “Breastfeeding and Down Syndrome,” available for viewing which will help you if you wish to breastfeed your baby with Down syndrome. The presenter is Kimberly H. Barbas, BSN, RN, IBCLC, of the Lactation Support Program at Children’s Hospital Boston. She covers the benefits of breast milk, particularly for babies with Down