Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is a special gift you can give your baby. It will give your baby the best possible start in life. Breast milk is easy to digest and provides nutrients in the amounts your baby needs to grow. Breast milk changes as your baby grows, protecting him or her from illness, infection and...
How Often Let your baby decide how often to breastfeed and how much to nurse. Every baby is different. Do not expect to follow a strict time table. Feed your baby whenever he or she is hungry. Learn to know your own baby’s hunger...
Burping Your baby may need to burp once or twice during and after a feeding, or not at all. If you need to burp your baby, hold your baby against your shoulder or face down in your lap. Pat or rub your baby’s back...
Breastfeeding Positions There are many different positions in which to breastfeed, and you must find those which suit you and your baby. However, in the first two weeks you...
Getting Started You will have many false starts, adjustments and restarts. You will also have many rewards. During the first few weeks of breastfeeding, avoid confusing your baby with...