Nursing a Preterm Baby
Babies who are preterm have unique nutritional needs and your breast milk could make the difference between life and death. However, the “how’s” of nursing a preterm baby can be overwhelming, even for...
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Breastfeeding Premature Twins – My Story
During the first four days I gave colostrum to the twins through a syringe. I was as prepared as possible to nurse my twins, until I spontaneously went into labor at 32 weeks, 3 days gestation. Though...
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Preemies – Transitioning to the Breast
So you have your milk supply established through either hand expression or pumping and now it’s time to transition away from exclusive pumping because your baby is transitioning to the breast. How can...
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Getting Started Breastfeeding Twins
Can I make enough milk for twins? You have two breasts and two babies – you should be able to make plenty of milk! First, carrying twins you will have more placental tissue than with one baby. Thus,...
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Emergency C-Section in Egypt
The twins spent their first few days in an incubator in the NICU in Egypt. To say I was excited when I found out I was pregnant would be an understatement. I had dreamed of being a twin when I grew up...
View ArticleExclusive Pumping
When a baby isn’t breastfeeding, effective milk removal from the breasts becomes critical in order to build or maintain a milk supply. Exclusive pumping can be necessary in a variety of settings:...
View ArticleLarge Nipples, Small Baby
Nipples and breasts, just like babies, come in all sorts of shapes and sizes; rarely does nature mix up babies and breasts. However, when a mother has exceptionally long nipples and a baby is very...
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Breastfeeding Twins, Twice
Tara is a former 2nd grade teacher who now spends her days at home with the “Dew Crew,” the loving term she has given to her two sets of boy/girl twins. She is married to her high school sweetheart and...
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Breastfeeding Positions
How should I breastfeed my baby? There is no right or wrong way to nurse your little one. Any position that is comfortable for you and your baby is just fine. And while it is important to ensure your...
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Adoption and Breast Milk
Casey Brown is a wife, Paramedic-turned-stay-at-home mom, and adoptive mom of one princess. She is passionate about adoption and breast milk and her journey to make sure her baby could have breastmilk...
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Skin to Skin Contact
Skin-to-skin contact, when possible, is important for getting breastfeeding off to a good start. Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) following birth is incredibly important for all babies, including preterm...
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