Nicu Now Audio Support Series

Women often hear that breastfeeding is natural, but many encounter challenges or hurdles. Neonatologist and breastfeeding advocate, Dr. Leah Jordan, shares tips on establishing a good milk supply, finding good lactation support and advice on managing stress when nursing your NICU baby doesn’t go as planned.   In this episode, we chat about: What led you to pursue a career in neonatology? Why are you so passionate about breastfeeding and health equity? What should a new mom know about breastfeeding if she's expecting a NICU stay? Establishing milk supply, particularly for a NICU mom, can often be highly stressful. Tips and suggestions? What's safe and what isn't? How can a mom advocate for getting good lactation support? Once she leaves the NICU with her baby how can she get support if she runs into challenges or subsequent hospital stays? If your baby is NPO (Latin nil per os) "nothing by mouth", what support can the hospital provide for storing your pumped milk? What's your best advice to a N