Breastmilk for NICU babies
Feeding your preterm baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a unique experience for you and your little one. Your NICU team is here to help you every step of the way.
Your preterm baby
Know how to support your baby’s growth and development with feeding, rooming in and skin-to-skin care.
Breastmilk basics
Learn about the benefits of breastmilk, how to help your milk supply and what to expect while lactating.
Expressing and pumping
Understand how to hand express and pump your breastmilk.
Cleaning and sanitizing feeding supplies
Learn how to clean and sanitize feeding supplies to keep you and your baby healthy.
Storing and thawing breastmilk
Know how to safely store and thaw breastmilk for your baby.
Feeding your baby in the NICU
Get to know your baby’s feeding cues so you can start giving milk to your baby.
When you go home
Know what to expect with feeding when you and your baby leave the hospital, and when to ask for help.
Breastfeeding resources
Find feeding supports for you and your baby.
Contact
Grey Nuns Community Hospital NICU
3rd Floor, Unit 32
1100 Youville Drive West
Edmonton AB T6L 5X8
Phone: 780.735.7033
Misericordia Community Hospital NICU
3rd Floor, Unit 3 West
16940 87 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5R 4H5
Phone: 780.735.2790