Public health nurses in the River Heights and Fort Garry neighbourhoods visit well over 100 new mothers each month after their discharge from hospital. Thanks to your generosity, these new parents now have improved access to three hospital-grade electric pumps – an essential resource that has played a vital role in the health of many newborns in our community! The nursing team previously had two pumps, but the need was frequently much higher and the waitlist was long. During these visits, nurses address a wide range of wellness topics, but one significant focus is infant feeding. For some parents, the infant feeding relationship is straightforward, but for others, extra support is critical. Take Lia, for example. Lia’s baby Lawrence was born several weeks early and spent the first few weeks of his life in the neo-natal intensive care unit (NICU). Access to a hospital-grade electric pump, made possible by your support, allowed Lia to provide her baby with the nourishment he needed without the added stress of purchasing or renting expensive equipment. “Borrowing the breast pump was extremely helpful.” Lia shared. “I was so exhausted recovering after my c-section and visiting my premature baby in the NICU. Using the hospital grade electric breast pump from public health allowed me to pump frequently and bring expressed breast milk to my baby.” Your support of projects like this is helping to build a healthier community, which in turn makes a positive impact on Victoria Hospital. “ Using the hospital grade electric breast pump from public health allowed me to pump frequently and bring expressed breast milk to my baby. Donate Post navigation < BACK NEXT >
