by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 18, 2023 | Life after the NICU, NICU Life, Nutrition
UPDATED AUGUST 2023 The month of August marks Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a campaign funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which hopes to empower women to commit to breastfeeding. Breast milk is especially important for premature and...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 7, 2023 | NICU Life
Breastfeeding in the NICU possesses a unique set of challenges for both mom and baby. No matter if a NICU mom chooses to feed her baby by breast (when ready) or continue to pump, providing adequate lactation support is a key element of breastfeeding success. We...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 16, 2021 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life, Nutrition
This article was created in partnership with Medela. Reviewed and updated in August 2021. Medela asked NICU moms what questions they have about providing breast milk to their premature babies, and teamed up with Hand to Hold to provide their expert guidance to answer...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 28, 2020 | Nutrition, Pregnancy & Bedrest
in partnership with Mama Sana Vibrant Woman An important key to breastfeeding success for Black women is education and support, particularly in the prenatal period. Waiting until a problem or challenge arises to figure out what to do only increases a mom’s...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 10, 2020 | NICU Life, Nutrition
How does COVID-19 affect breastfeeding mothers, those who want to donate milk, or those who need donor milk for their baby? When it comes to having a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic, many questions have arisen about breastfeeding. Is it safe to breastfeed if I get...
