Breastfeeding the neurologically impaired infant.

Care of neurologically impaired infants usually is complex and challenging. Mothers of these infants who want to breastfeed should be supported, given sound information, and assisted to set realistic expectations. The health care team can provide guidance while continuously assessing the infant's status. When and if the infant will feed from the breast cannot be predicted, but the lactation consultant and other members of the health care team should support the mother to do what she can and wants to do for her infant.