130605_Preterm_Less_More.pptVIP

NICU: Positive Feeding Strategies: Providing individualized support External Pacing: Need to be anticipatory and preventative start with horizontal bottle count the Sucks and Swallows ( allow 3-5) if followed by breathe, allow pause if no breathe, tip bottle down, keep nipple in mouth Signs to pace – raising eyebrows*, nasal flaring, eyes widening, pulling back ( Ludwig, SM Waitzman, KA 2007) NICU: Positive Feeding Strategies: Providing individualized support Postural Control: supportive swaddling with a blank