But why?
![blue milk pump icon](/sites/default/files/styles/square_300_x_300/public/2021-06/milk-pump-blue-content-circle-254x254.png?itok=Y2FL--xd)
Breast milk is safe and loaded with antibodies.
![milk container icon with approved tick](/sites/default/files/styles/square_300_x_300/public/2021-06/approved-milk-blue-content-circle-254x254_0.png?itok=BRm7WFui)
It's easier to digest, protects the gut and improves feed tolerance.
![baby icon](/sites/default/files/styles/square_300_x_300/public/2021-06/baby-blue-content-circle-254x254.png?itok=yrEg9ZDN)
Premature babies can usually tolerate breast milk through a feeding tube quite well.
What this means
That means it may reduce some of the risks of the health challenges your little one is facing, including a lower chance of infection thanks to drips being taken out sooner.
All of this adds up to an improved chance of you taking bub home sooner.
![a mother and baby are seated on the floor smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/stacked_cta_640_width/public/2021-08/mother-baby-CTA-790x875_0.jpg.webp?itok=tPofMhxU)