This video (sorry about the ad that precedes it) does a great job of showing the value of breastmilk for preterm babies. The statistics on NEC (necrotilizing enterocolitis) alone are dramatic, and that's just one of many problems preemies can have. I wish that all NICUs were as on board with breastfeeding as UCSD Medical Center.
I've always had a lot of admiration for all of the nursing and pumping moms of preemies, as well as the breastmilk donors who come to their aid. Here's proof that it's worth it.
Are you the mom of a preterm baby? Feel free to tell your story in the comments section.
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