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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
 

Breastfeeding and Lactation Support

We encourage all new mothers to breast feed if possible. Even our very premature infants can eventually learn to breastfeed, and it is important for their mothers to prepare for this by pumping their breast milk. We can feed this to the baby through a tube until he or she is developmentally ready to try breastfeeding. By pumping breast milk until this time, the new mother ensures that her breast milk supply will be ready when baby is ready to begin breastfeeding.

Lactation Consultants are available daily to help with breastfeeding or answer any questions about pumping your breasts while your infant is in the NICU. You may leave a message on the Lactation Consultation Line at (510) 752-9471, or from inside the hospital at ext. 29471.

Feel free to ask your baby’s nurse to assist you in contacting the Lactation Consultants for any questions or concerns. Many of the NICU nurses have received additional training in lactation support, and are a valuable resource to the breastfeeding mother.

 


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