47 Tips for successful breastfeeding in a preterm infant Start expressing milk immediately after birth. Colostrum is the first vaccine. Express milk at least 8-12 times a day even if the baby is not fed. Express milk/pump the breast for 20-30 minutes. Express at night, too. Practice non-nutritive sucking i.e a small/ sick baby sucking on an empty breast. Massage the breast before expression. Back massage is also helpful. Express milk with baby in the Kangaroo position. Quantify the milk expression and work towards the goal of 500 ml per day by 10-14 days. Eat well and drink plenty of water. Remember breast milk is 88% water. Traditional food known to increase milk production including methi and garlic, can be consumed. Believe that you will be able to successfully breastfeed your baby.With the support of doctors, nurses, and family, every mother can successfully breastfeed her small baby.
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