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This Mom and Baby Are Calling BS on People Who Think Preemies Can't Breastfeed Before 34 Weeks

Post by Lauren Levy.

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Many moms of preemies who hope to breastfeed don't get started right away. Although every case is different, this delay in attempting to latch isn't always because the little one isn't capable of breastfeeding. Instead, it's oftentimes because doctors or nurses assume they aren't able to. In order to break this blanket misconception that moms shouldn't try breastfeeding until their preemies reach a certain gestational age, one doctor shared a powerful photo that captures exactly what's possible: breastfeeding before 34 weeks' gestation.

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