Breastfeeding Support

[kbond]

I posted a while back asking for advice about things I could do for a friend who had a 28 week baby, and that thread was very helpful. I'm still doing that stuff, but now, I have another question.

Do you have a book rec that really addresses breastfeeding a premature baby? I skimmed through my Womanly Art and didn't see much. My friend is very much like me in preparing and researching so I was hoping to find something that might help her. She's committed to breastfeeding and before the birth had been asking me for advice. The thing is, I know that I really don't know how to address the challenges of breastfeeding a premature baby.

So far, I've mainly just been trying to help her with natural ways to increase her supply and encouraging her in her efforts to pump. I've baked lactation cookies for her and told her about oatmeal with flaxseed meal.

Help?

[PE&M]

The Preemie Book by Dr. Sears

[Siera]

Not a book, but a great source:

http://www.drjacknewman.com/

I know he has videos of breastfeeding preemies somewhere on that site.

[jlovesl]

Tell her to see a specialist. And look into Motilium. I had a 31 weeker by c-section and took forever for my milk to come in. Motilium helped me a lot. Plus LOTS of pumping sessions. Mother Milk Tea works well too, once your supply is established. And tell her to check that her shields for her pump fit well. Too small and the milk won't come like it should. When baby is actually on the breast use a nipple shield. They are a bit of a pain to use but a little milk around the edges keeps them in place better.

[~bookcase~]

her unit should have a library too that she can borrow from. feeding special care babies by sandra lang is helpful info. i would strongly recommend any book on kangaroo mothercare too.

[Amys1st]

LLL has the best book:

Breastfeeding your premature baby. You can order it off their site.