When Hospitalization Interrupts Breastfeeding: Supporting the Mother–Baby Dyad
Hospitalization can be an overwhelming experience for families, especially when it interrupts breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding is about more than nutrition. It is also an important part of the relationship between a parent and child. When a mother or infant is hospitalized, that relationship can be disrupted, sometimes making it difficult to return to breastfeeding.
Join us as we explore the biological importance of human milk, the challenges hospitalization can create, and how healthcare professionals and breastfeeding supporters can help families re-establish their feeding relationship.