If you plan to breastfeed exclusively, or pump and give only your milk in a bottle, you should strive to produce at least 600 to 750 milliliters (about 20 to 25 ounces) of milk each day. Eventhough this is more milk than your baby will take during the NICU stay, it is the amount you [...]

First, always wash your hands carefully with soap and water before beginning to use the breast pump. Make sure you clean and dry your breast-pump equipment according to the instructions you receive from your baby’s nurse. Store your milk in containers that are recommended or provided by the NICU.
Use a clean storage container each time [...]

Most premature babies are not  ready to begin feeding at the breast immediately after birth. You will need to remove, or express, your milk with a breast pump. This milk can be refrigerated or frozen until it is fed to your baby. Most premature babies receive their first feedings through tiny feeding tubes. This type [...]