Looking for DS parenting tips

[raisinghannah]

Hello to all,

I am not a new mother, but new to this forum.

I have a total of six children to which my newest has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome.

Hannah was born by emergency C-section 6 weeks premature. Her weight was 3lbs 7oz. She is now 6 months old and weighs 8lbs 4oz.

Hannah has been breast fed from the beginning and has caught on very well.

Hannah's pediatrician has told me that I should be giving her formula twice a day to increase her weight. My issue is that all my children were breast fed and did very well. I am feeling that this is not the right thing for her. She will have many challenges and I want to start her off on the right foot.

Is there anyone out there that has had a similar experience?

Raising my beautiful Hannah.

[HollyBearsMom]

No experience with this but I would recommend that you post this in the "life with babe",  the breast feeding forums or even the special needs forums.  You will get more responses there.

[raisinghannah]

Thank you for some guidance. I have just noticed the sections you are referring to.

[asraidevin]

I have a beautiful neice who has DS with the same name. Welcome.
 

Originally Posted by raisinghannah 

Hello to all,

I am not a new mother, but new to this forum.

I have a total of six children to which my newest has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome.

Hannah was born by emergency C-section 6 weeks premature. Her weight was 3lbs 7oz. She is now 6 months old and weighs 8lbs 4oz.

Hannah has been breast fed from the beginning and has caught on very well.

Hannah's pediatrician has told me that I should be giving her formula twice a day to increase her weight. My issue is that all my children were breast fed and did very well. I am feeling that this is not the right thing for her. She will have many challenges and I want to start her off on the right foot.

Is there anyone out there that has had a similar experience?

Raising my beautiful Hannah.

[Irishmommy]

Welcome to Mothering!