Effective initiation to build and maintain milk supply
Early, frequent and effective expression is key to achieving a copious milk supply for establishing and sustaining lactation and breastfeeding. Research has shown that mothers achieving daily volumes ≥500 ml before day 14 have significantly higher breastfeeding rates at discharge.
Transition to at-breast feeding
Breastfeeding is the ultimate goal for the preterm / sick infant and mother pair. NICU infants, however, have a unique set of challenges, which may make it difficult to breastfeed initially. The infants’ progression to breastfeeding is often complicated by prematurity, neurological, gastro-immaturity and underlying medical co-morbidities.
Effective initiation to build and maintain milk supply
Early, frequent and effective expression is key to achieving a copious milk supply for establishing and sustaining lactation and breastfeeding. Research has shown that mothers achieving daily volumes ≥500 ml before day 14 have significantly higher breastfeeding rates at discharge.
Transition to at-breast feeding
Breastfeeding is the ultimate goal for the preterm / sick infant and mother pair. NICU infants, however, have a unique set of challenges, which may make it difficult to breastfeed initially. The infants’ progression to breastfeeding is often complicated by prematurity, neurological, gastro-immaturity and underlying medical co-morbidities.
