A click of the call button brings in a nurse as a mom soothes her baby as he begins to whine out of hunger. Instead of cuddling up with her baby to feed, mom watches as the nurse hangs a syringe-full of mother’s pumped breastmilk. The breastmilk, filled with antibodies and other important substances to […]
Studies prove breast milk is life-saving ‘medicine’ for premature infants
You’ve heard it time and time again: All babies need the traditional benefits of breast milk. But for preemies, the benefits are even more important — and in many cases, life saving. Premature babies, born at 37 weeks or earlier, are at a greater risk for having health problems early in life and can face […]
Dos and Don’ts to Properly Expressing, Storing and Thawing Mom’s “Liquid Gold”
Pumping can be frustrating at first. If the pump is placed incorrectly over the nipple and areola, it can be uncomfortable and you’ll be less likely to get the milk you need. Plus, it takes practice and patience to produce enough milk when you’re faced with a machine instead of your cute, cuddly baby. So, […]
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