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Breastfeeding Preemies

Giving breast milk to your baby right away is always important -- but it's especially important for premature babies, who need all the extra nutrients they can get. Wondering how breastfeeding might be different if baby's premature? We've got the rundown.

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What is the purpose of finger-feeding?

What is finger-feeding? How does it work? Why would I need to do this?

Q&A: How can I help baby nurse?

My baby had to stay in the NICU after having heart surgery, and now we're having trouble getting breastfeeding...

Q&A: What are the benefits?

How can breast milk help my preemie?

Q&A: When can my preemie breastfeed?

At what gestational age can preemies breastfeed?

Q&A: Is breast milk enough?

Does my preemie need a protein supplement or formula?

Q&A: How do I keep my milk supply up?

I'm having a hard time pumping enough milk for my preemie. (She was born at 30 weeks, and will have to stay in the NICU for a while.) How can I keep my supply up to pump enough for her? I'd really like...