Pumping breast milk is a reality of many preemie moms, so finding new ways to make more milk is a common question. While researching preemie mom breastfeeding and pumping tips, I loved the realistic tips from London-based, German mom of two little girls, Maria. She's a birth educator, doula, and ... Read More about Power Pumping Tips for Preemie Moms
10 ways preemie moms can boost milk supply
While researching preemie mom breastfeeding and pumping tips, I ran across the pro-pumping pins and patches of Milk Making Mama run by a London-based, German mom of two little girls, Maria. These items are so cheeky and empowering. They'd be a great gift for any milk-making mom. In addition to ... Read More about 10 ways preemie moms can boost milk supply
Describing NICU life in three words
This post originally ran on TulsaKids.com. I'm just going to say it: Having a premature baby in a neonatal intensive care unit sucks. Whether it is a few days, a few weeks or even a few months, a NICU stay means something is wrong with your baby. In the case of a premature baby, they need ... Read More about Describing NICU life in three words
Preemie Moms Find a New Normal After Unusual Beginnings
This post originally ran on TulsaKids.com. Every night before I go to bed, I tiptoe into each of my daughters’ rooms, lean down over their sleeping frames and squeeze their noses gently to make sure they’re breathing. I don’t always squeeze their noses. Sometimes I stroke their face with my ... Read More about Preemie Moms Find a New Normal After Unusual Beginnings
Review: My Preemie Baby Book
I meant to buy a baby book and record every moment of my daughters' waking moments. I really did. But then they each came two months early. Suddenly, I was a preemie mom and all plans and goals were thrown out the door. I went into survival mode. Can you relate? At the time, Facebook and ... Read More about Review: My Preemie Baby Book