As you move through pumping for your baby through the NICU journey, be gentle with yourself. Your journey is uniquely yours and your babies. Every drop of breastmilk you are able to provide to your baby counts and is beneficial. No one else could do that but you, mama. You are an amazing mother – never forget that!

Upon diagnosis, one of the first things mothers often ask is, “Will I be able to breastfeed?” This is such a tricky question to answer because there are so many factors to consider; however, it is important to know that just because your baby has CDH, it doesn’t automatically mean that nursing will not be an option.

Flying with your medical complex CDH baby, all of their equipment and the fear of germs can be very overwhelming! We have put together a list of our best tips and tricks to make this experience as stress-free and easy as possible.