Neonatal Acne
Neonatal acne, also referred to as acne neonatorum, in an infant or newborn baby can be a concern for many first time parents. Neonatal acne is a common condition that affects nearly 20% of all...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Benefits for Mothers
Mothers deciding to breastfeed have a very positive list of breastfeeding benefits, not only for their baby, but for themselves as well. Whether a mother’s infant is in the NICU or at home,...
View ArticleBreastfeeding After the NICU
Breastfeeding a premature baby at home, after it has been in the NICU, will often be very similar to how it was in the hospital. Many parents come home with the expectations that breastfeeding will...
View ArticleRenting a Breast Pump
Renting a breast pump is a very important part of expressing milk for a baby. Mothers with a preterm infant will often find themselves unable to breastfeed, due to their baby’s prematurity....
View ArticleImportance of Collecting Breast Milk
When a premature infant is born, they are usually not ready to breastfeed immediately after birth. In fact, it may be days, weeks, or months before the baby is ready to breastfeed, depending on how...
View ArticleLabeling and Storing Breast Milk in the NICU
Every NICU will have unique policies in regards to labeling and storing breast milk. Because of this, it is important for a mother to ask the baby’s NICU nurse what should specifically be done in...
View ArticleHow Much Breast Milk Should I Pump Per Day?
How much breast milk should I pump per day? This is an extraordinarily common question many mothers ask, especially first-time moms new to breastfeeding. The motherly instinct to provide the best...
View ArticleAmeda Breast Pumps
PURELY YOURS ULTRA™ BREAST PUMP WITH CUSTOMFIT™ FLANGES A Custom Approach – Because Every Mom is Unique Ameda knows moms respond differently to different pumping patterns. Purely Yours Ultra’s...
View ArticlePremature Infant’s Appearance
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, babies born prematurely are often admitted to the unit for critical care. Neonatal infants are not fully developed, as prematurity involves some unique...
View ArticleWhen You Can’t Touch Your Baby in the NICU
In the NICU, parents are often forced with the difficult challenge of not being able to touch their baby. This could be for many reasons, including extreme prematurity, sensitivity precautions, and...
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