Breastfeeding is crucial for the health and well-being of both mothers and babies. It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months and continue with complementary foods in the following months. Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits, from antibodies in colostrum to long-term h

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Early administration of buccal colostrum to preterm babies in the NICU has shown positive outcomes such as improved gut development, reduced infection rates, and enhanced breastfeeding rates. A Quality Improvement program at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital aimed to provide buccal colostrum within 6 hou

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