NICU Breastfeeding & Pumping

Moms explain their decision to breastfeed.

Watch this video to learn how breastfeeding protects you and your baby from illnesses and the skin-to-skin contact helps you and your baby bond.

Breast milk is the single best source of nutrition for your baby and will help him grow and thrive. Learn when your baby will be ready to breastfeed, why it's so important, and all about pumping.

Dr. Barbara Wesley, a specialist in high risk pregnancies, talks about the importance of breast milk for preemies and the steps preemie mothers can take to provide this critical nutrition for their babies.

While having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is probably not what you planned, there are still lots of things you can do to make their stay better while they are getting the specialized care they need. Pumping your breast milk for your baby is one of those things. © NICU Parent Network: Hand to Hold

Preemie parents discuss their experience with providing Kangaroo Care for their babies and provide a few tips for making it easy and comfortable.

Watch how kangaroo care is used to nurture you and your baby.

This program includes information regarding the use of the Ameda hygenikit and Platinum breast pump.

Watch this video to learn how to choose a breast pump, the three basic types of pumps, and how to use one.

Breast milk is nature's way of making sure your baby receives the maximum nutrition possible. When a mom needs to be away from her baby, or for other reasons, it's a good idea to know how to hand express milk. This segment will address the importance of hand expression when breastfeeding an infant and the benefits to mother and baby, as well as the specific techniques involved.

Breast milk is the food of choice for newborns and babies, and the benefits of breastfeeding are beyond a doubt. But why, exactly? What's in breast milk that makes it the perfect food for your baby? © TWN (Bundoo)

The triple feeding method can help mothers who may face challenges breastfeeding their newborns.