09/25/2026
For the parent pumping while their baby is in the NICU: you deserve care, too. 💚
Human milk can provide important benefits for premature babies, including a lower risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious intestinal disease. Your NICU team will tailor feeding to your baby’s needs.
🍼 Start with support
Ask your NICU lactation team about expressing milk as soon as medically feasible after birth. If you couldn’t start early, you still deserve help.
⏰ Make an individual plan
Frequent expression helps establish milk supply. Many plans aim for around 8–10 sessions in 24 hours. Work with your team on a schedule that considers your recovery and rest.
🤝 Ask for practical help
Get support with a double electric pump, fl**ge fit, comfortable settings, and hand expression. Pumping should not mean enduring pain.
🧼 Follow NICU handling rules
Clean pump parts after every use and sanitize at least daily. Follow your hospital’s specific instructions for labeling, storage, and transport.
If pumping is difficult, your supply is low, or you need to stop, talk with your care team about feeding options and support.
Your milk output does not measure your love. Your wellbeing matters, too.
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