Wye Valley NHS Trust

Wye Valley NHS Trust was recognised by UNICEF in 2019 for work with mothers and newborn babies and awarded Baby Friendly Status.  If your baby is admitted to the special care baby unit, you may feel a little overwhelmed at all the information that you receive with regard to feeding your baby. The staff on the special care baby unit will support you to establish your chosen method of feeding once your baby is able to start enteral feeding. Initially, your baby may require intravenous fluids until we are able to start giving them some milk feeds. If your baby…

The aim of this parents’ guide is to ensure all parents receive information about the Infant Feeding Policy.

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Please ask your midwife about antenatal colostrum harvesting.  There are many reasons why you might choose to do this, regardless of your feeding goals. It is of particular benefit where your baby is at risk of having low blood sugars after birth for instance, if you are diabetic or taking certain medications.  Your midwife will give you a pack with all you need to get started and explain when it is safe to do so.  Colostrum is the first milk produced by your body.  This starts in pregnancy as your body prepares for the birth of your baby. It is…