Breastmilk for NICU babies
Feeding your preterm baby is a unique experience for you and your little one. Your neonatal intensive care (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 expressing and pumping 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 breastfeeding or feeding expressed 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 resources to support you and your baby with feeding.