If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that we’re big on breastmilk. It’s the best food for your preemie, and for every baby, no question. Breastmilk is filled with vitamins and minerals, loaded with antioxidants (from mom), and also has immunity-boosters in it that help your preemie survive their first frantic weeks … Read more
Only a few short decades ago, if a baby was born prematurely, the chance of their survival was low at best. That included very premature babies, of course, but also babies who were born only a few weeks prematurely. The unvarnished truth is that, without the correct amount of time in their mommy’s womb, a … Read more
The life of a preemie parent can be overwhelming at times; there’s no denying that. Preemies need a lot of extra tender loving care, especially during the first few weeks of life. Of course, they’ll likely be in the NICU during that time, so mom and dad won’t have a whole lot to do. (Breastfeeding … Read more
No mother ever expects to have a premature baby. Sure, there might be a history in your family, but all moms still want (and hope) that their precious baby will be born on the correct timetable. Of course, your preemie couldn’t give less of a hoot about what you want or what’s most convenient for … Read more