Guest: Anna Swisher, IBCLC

Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

In this episode:

• Explain how skin-to-skin play can help establish breastfeeding in the NICU
• List three tools or products that may help a NICU baby breastfeed, or to increase a lactating parent’s milk production
• Share two ways a nurse can encourage a mom who is having trouble breastfeeding

This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit is valid and eligible for use in your State and/or for your discipline for licensure or certification renewal.

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Black Mamas ATX

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Music:

Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles

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Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles

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