21/07/2025
Did you know that preterm milk is special? It’s made differently to term or mature milk to support the unique needs of preterm infants. It has more protein, fat and energy and also has more anti microbial factors to help protect against infections like NEC (necrotising enterocolitis). It even has growth factors in the colostrum that is first made. The perfect first nutrition for your precious baby! Even if they can’t feed directly at the breast, make sure you’re getting support to pump your precious milk for your baby - every little bit helps!