NICU Breastfeeding Journey
Breastmilk can be very beneficial to premature and sick babies. We have developed a series of videos especially for women who experience, or are at risk of, a pre-term birth. Topics covered in these videos include: the benefits of breastfeeding for premature and sick babies, expressing breast milk; boosting milk supply; and premature babies’ journey to exclusive breastfeeding.
Remember, breastfeeding is a learned skill, it takes time, commitment and patience for mother and baby to become skilled at it. Please contact our lactation services if you have any further questions. We hope you enjoy our videos.
A special thank you to all the mothers and babies who assisted us in the development of these videos. We couldn’t have done it without you.
NICU Breastfeeding Videos
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Premature & Sick Babies
In this video we discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for premature and sick babies.
Expressing Breastmilk for Premature & Sick Babies
Here we discuss expressing breastmilk, it is especially important for premature babies to receive breastmilk, this can be done by breastfeeding your baby or by feeding your baby expressing breastmilk.
This video was created with premature babies in mind but the technique is beneficial to all breastfeeding mothers.
Boosting Milk Supply for Premature & Sick Babies
In this video we discuss techniques that may help you to boost your milk supply.
Premature Babies Journey to Exclusive Breastfeeding
In this video we discuss your premature babies journey to exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a way for you to support your new baby.
NICU Lactation Services
In this video we discuss the lactation services available in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Coombe.
We recommend that all premature & sick babies receive breastmilk however we support and respect all families with their feeding choices.
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If you are living and working in Ireland and have the PRSI contributions or you have a medical card you can access free maternity and newborn care.
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There are a number of consultant obstetricians offering services through our private clinic. Antenatal care fees vary between consultants..
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