Author’s response to reviews Title: Characterisation of sucking dynamics of breastfeeding preterm infants: a cross sectional study

Characterisation of sucking dynamics of breastfeeding preterm infants: a cross sectional study

BACKGROUND Full breastfeeding is the ultimate aim for preterm infants to ensure they receive the full benefits of human milk however, preterm infants face a number of challenges associated with their immaturity and associated morbidities. In order to facilitate oral feeding, it is essential to have a sound knowledge of the sucking dynamics of the breastfed infant. The aim of this study was to m...

Author’s response to reviews Title: Effect of frenotomy on breastfeeding variables in infants with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): a prospective before and after cohort study. Authors:

Title: Effect of frenotomy on breastfeeding variables in infants with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): a prospective before and after cohort study. Authors: Kathryn Muldoon ([email protected]) Louise Gallagher ([email protected]) Denise McGuinness ([email protected]) Valerie Smith ([email protected]) Version: 2 Date: 19 Jul 2017 Author’s response to reviews: PRCH-D-17-00115 Effect of frenotomy on breastfeedin...

Author's response to reviews Risk of Cardio-Respiratory Dysfunction in Preterm Infants Placed in Car Seats: A Cross-Sectional Title: Study

Preterm Infant Feeding: A Mechanistic Comparison between a Vacuum Triggered Novel Teat and Breastfeeding

The goal for preterm infants is to achieve full oral feeds quickly and ultimately progress to full breastfeeding. Supplementary oral feeds are often given when the mother is not available to breastfeed. Bottles typically deliver milk in a different fashion compared to breastfeeding, which is thought to hamper transition to full breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to compare the sucking dyn...

The Effect of Non-Nutritive Sucking on Weight Gain and Length of stay in Preterm Infants

Background: Preterm infants frequently experience oral feeding difficulties due to undeveloped oral- motor skills and lack of coordination between sucking, swallowing and breathing. Infants’ ability to orally consume all feedings while maintaining physiological stability and weight gain is necessary for their discharge. Aim: The effect of non-nutritive sucking on weight gain in preterm infants....