How Do Lactation Consultants Support Mothers of Preterm Infants?
Preterm infants often require time in the NICU, which can make direct breastfeeding challenging. Lactation consultants help mothers by:
Encouraging kangaroo care to promote bonding and stimulate milk production. Guiding mothers on how to use breast pumps effectively to maintain milk supply. Providing advice on storing and delivering expressed milk to the NICU. Helping mothers transition from bottle feeding to breastfeeding as the infant's condition improves.
