Pierre Robin
Will my baby be able to feed independently or will tube feeding be necessay?
All babies with PRS are assessed by a specialist nurse to ensure tthey safest method of feeding. Some babies need more assistance than others due to reflux and breathing difficulties. An individual plan will be put into place. Not all babies need a naso-gastric tube, and of those who do it is seldom in place at one year.
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