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Leaving the Hospital
Finally the long wait is over, and your little bundle of joy is
ready to come home and join the rest of the family. This can be
quite a frightening time, as you wonder how you are going to cope,
especially after all the help you received from the nursing staff.
To help you through this period it may be a good idea to ensure that
your baby is feeding properly from both breasts without the need of
additional milk or method. Some hospitals will allow the mother to
spend the few days prior to the baby's discharge, in the ward, where
she can become totally used to feeding and handling the baby
herself.
At this stage your baby will still need to be fed more frequently
than a full-term baby would, so it may be wise to continue
expressing your milk, until a firm routine has been established.
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