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| Medela Supplemental Nursing System |
| Feeding tube device to keep baby at the breast |
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The Supplemental Nursing System (SNS) is a feeding tube device for giving premature, failure to thrive, weak or adopted babies long-term supplemental feedings at the breast. It can also be used to help babies who are refusing the breast or are returning to the breast after bottle feeding. Because it keeps the baby on the breast, the SNS avoids problems with sustaining the milk supply, and problems with nipple confusion for the baby. The SNS was originally designed to help adoptive mothers breastfeed. When a baby sucks on the mother's breast for a period of days or weeks, a hormonal mechanism is triggered that causes milk to be produced. This is known as induced lactation.
The SNS works by a bottle hung around the mother's neck. Two tubes are taped to her breasts so that the ends reach her nipples. The tubes are very small and soft and unnoticed by the baby. When the baby takes the nipple and areola into his or her mouth, he/she also takes the tube. Breastfeeding proceeds normally, maintaining the stimulation to maintain lactation and the intimacy between mother and baby, as well as providing baby with important supplement from the SNS.
Key Features:
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Complete kit included
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Easy to attach and position
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Control of milk intake
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Regulation of flow possible
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No nipple confusion
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Adjustable flow rate system to meet individual needs
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Colour-coded tubes for different feeding rates
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Graduated reservoir bottle
Note: Although most mothers and babies can breastfeed without special assistance, sometimes occasional help is needed. Premature babies, failure-to-thrive babies and babies with specific needs may require extra attention. Seeking consultation with a lactation professional is recommended when using special feeding devices.
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