I didn't have a micropreemie, but it took several weeks to even get my
supply up to equal my daughter's demand (born at 34/35 weeks due to
pre-eclampsia and pre-term labor,unable to nurse due to low oral tone and
sucking reflex). And, until just recently, as she's changed her demand, my
supply has matched. So I wouldn't panic. The body is very good at meeting
the needs of the baby, even when pumping. Remember, her body wasn't exactly
expecting to have to produce milk quite this soon either, and really, 12 oz
a day of colostrum is doing quite well.

I would suggest that she find a LC who specializes in pre-term babies. Not
all IBCLC's have any knowledge whatsoever when it comes to preemies or
pumping. I know that it made all the difference in the world when I found
one who really understood my daughter's issues and saw getting her breast
milk-not necessarily getting her to breast feed-as the top priority.

--
Donna DeVore Metler
Orff Music Specialist/Kindermusik
Mother to Angel Brian Anthony 1/1/2002, 22 weeks, severe PE/HELLP
And Allison Joy, 11/25/04 (35 weeks, PIH, Pre-term labor)