Breastfeeding Education & Support

When babies are born prematurely, they often lack the ability to nurse and feed effectively. Our Certified Lactation Specialists and Counselors work in collaboration with Developmental Specialists to teach NICU babies and their mothers the strategies and skills needed to latch and swallow. By learning these essential functions, NICU babies are able to graduate from artificial feeding tubes and leave the hospital for the comfort of their home more quickly. This gift can provide new mothers with the opportunity for a private session with a Lactation Counselor.