How long should a mother breast feed a premature baby?

Well thats all they told us is the goal. We just want Miyah to be happy and healthy all through her life! Also go on my profile and look at Miyah’s first baby picture!!! Awww…

Something isnt right here.

There is no way a 24 week gestational baby could weigh over 7 pounds. And no way it could only go home after a few days. At 24 weeks the baby is BARELY viable and most preemies that age die.

And you wouldnt need preemie diapers for a 7 pound baby.

24 week babies are not big enough or strong enough to nurse. If they are even eating without a feeding tube at that age there is no way they can nurse. It takes to much energy.

I know more than I want to about preemies. My son was born at 33 weeks and he weighed 3 and a half pounds and spent a month in the NICU and he was relatively healthy.

However, preemies get tired easily, especially breast feeding. So she needs to let it nurse as long as it can on both sides and then give it a bottle to make sure it gets enough to eat.