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...
by Kelli Kelley | Aug 21, 2013 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. It may seem odd to some that we need a designated month to promote something as natural as breastfeeding. But the truth is, breastfeeding is not always easy nor does it always feel natural. From low milk supply to engorgement,...
by Franchesca Cox | Aug 10, 2012 | Grief & Bereavement
Being a first time mom, it was mind-blowing to hear from the doctors just how awesome breastmilk was for babies. I felt like if I could do this one thing for her, I would – because everything else was in the hands of the doctors. It wasn’t always easy to...