by Beth Puskas | Feb 12, 2014 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
“Do you want to try putting him to breast?” the NICU nurse asked tentatively and, just as tentatively, I answered “okay.” It was a few weeks after my baby Ben was born and while I already held him skin-to-skin most days, we had not tried breastfeeding. Considering I...
by Kristin Beuscher | Feb 10, 2014 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
Sometimes, despite your best intentions, breastfeeding a preemie just doesn’t work out. And that’s OK. During my pregnancy I had vowed that I would try breastfeeding when the time arose. The problem was, when I delivered at 28 weeks I was utterly...
by Samantha Pridgen | Jan 27, 2014 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
The day after I gave birth to our 29-weeker, my milk was overflowing. I will never forget the embarrassment I felt as visitors came in to find my pajamas soaked and me totally unaware. We immediately called the lactation nurse, and I had my first experience pumping...
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 Alison Epps | Aug 7, 2013 | Emotional Health
I remember meeting with the lactation consultant when I was on hospitalized bed rest, pregnant with James. Of course I would pump. James was going to come early. How early we didn’t know, but definitely early. It was the first time I heard breast milk referred...
