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Eight-month-old Sophia was born on August 13, 2024, at 24 weeks weighing only 1.8 pounds. As a “micropreemie”, she was extremely fragile and immediately required specialized care in the NICU.
Sophia needed support for vital functions such as breathing, feeding and temperature regulation and faced significant challenges along the way. Like many premature and medically vulnerable infants, she developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a life-threatening condition that causes severe inflammation of the intestines.
As part of our bereaved donor program, we have a scrapbook next to Carmen’s Trees filled with memories and photos of little lives lost but never forgotten. #MMBNTdonor Travishia recently added her little one, Tahvia’s page to this book, along with her story, photos, and a note for their little angel.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants keep new families happier and healthier by providing breastfeeding education and support. Kristina, a lactation consultant at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, shares her personal breastfeeding story below. Although an expert in the field, she experienced unforeseen challenges and was able to succeed through the help of a caring and knowledgeable healthcare team.
Once observed only in August, National Breastfeeding Month now extends into September. Latina/x Breastfeeding Week begins the first Tuesday following Labor Day. This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Culture Through Lactation”, celebrates breastfeeding among the diverse cultures of Latino communities.
September also marks the beginning of NICU Awareness Month. With a purpose to raise awareness and build a strong and supportive community, this month acknowledges the babies, families and medical professionals in the NICU.
Today we are featuring Paola’s story which encompasses a long NICU journey, breastfeeding challenges and her determination to help other families with a hospitalized infant.
In May 2023, Josie and Carl were looking forward to their third child and envisioning the addition of one last, easy-going “caboose baby” to complete their family. When Connor was born on May 30th, they felt prepared as parents, and Josie assumed breastfeeding would be as seamless as it was with her first two children.
