Amy Slotten, RN, IBCLC <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> This mom should receive assistance with pumping while she is in the ICU
> about 15-20 minutes, at least 8 times/day. It is likely that her meds are
> fine in this situation but you should look in the latest edition of Dr.
> Hale's Medications and Mother's Milk. We have had moms in this situation
> and been able to use their milk and have the ICU staff help with pumping.

I missed the original post, but I have personally been in the ICU when
my son was five months old (I wasn't intubated, but there were a lot of
other tubes!). Nursing staff helped me pump, side-lying, one side at a
time, though I do know of someone who managed to double pump side-lying.
My husband also helped when he was in. 

We discarded milk for 24 hours, but used it after that, after a case
conference between me, surgeon, anaesthetist and pharmacist. Individual
situations will vary. 

Lara Hopkins

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