Tag Archives: NICU

A Story of Long-Term Pumping by guest blogger Hayley

I have been Exclusively Pumping (EP) for 32 months at the end of September. My story in a nutshell is my daughter was born 6 weeks premature, she was in NICU for 2 weeks but she developed oral aversions due to being intubated. I tried to breastfeed but she would scream if anything touched her mouth so I started pumping …

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How do I prepare for breastfeeding?

Ask Anne… Question: I am currently eight weeks pregnant with my second child. I didn’t breastfeed my first, who is nine. I want to breastfeed this one but I am totally clueless. Do I need to do anything to prepare my breasts? Should I use a breast pump or hand express the milk? Which is better, the electric pump or the …

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Do I really need a breast pump?

pumping and storing breastmilk

Ask Anne… Answer: Hi Cheryl! How lucky you are to be able to stay at home with this baby. I know there must be nursing mothers out there who miss their jobs and look forward to going back to work, but I think they are in the minority. Most working mothers would love to stay at home, but just can’t afford …

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