Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can feel overwhelming, but there is a powerful role only you can play in your newborn’s health and healing. Breast milk—often referred to as liquid medicine—offers life-saving nutrients, growth factors, and immune protection tailored specifically for vulnerable babies.

Whether you plan to breastfeed directly, pump, or want to learn about options like donor milk, this supportive workshop provides the tools, guidance, and encouragement you need to navigate your feeding journey with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

• Why Milk is Medicine: Discover the incredible, targeted benefits human milk provides to protect your baby's gut and help them grow strong in the NICU.

• Building & Maintaining Your Supply: Understand how milk production works ("coming to volume") and learn practical tips for early hand expression, pumping schedules, and establishing a strong supply.

• Navigating NICU Life: Get guidance on managing pumping around hospital routines, utilizing donor human milk as a bridge, and understanding hospital resources like lactation specialists and skin-to-skin care.

• Overcoming Real-World Barriers: We unpack the physical, emotional, and social factors that affect feeding—offering actionable advice, non-judgmental support, and clear answers to common safety questions.