1. Give your baby a change: For your first need after birth, let your baby find and latch onto your breast on his own - we call this 'The Birth Crawl'.
2. Spot the latch signs: With a good latch, your baby's cheeks will be full and not sucked in.
3. Listen out: Your baby's tongue should be down when he's feeding - a clicking sound indicates it's up and he's not latched on properly.
4. Remember all babies are different: They all have different tummy capacities and will feed according to their age, stamina and ability.
5. Make a feeding kit bag: Include things like a water bottle with a sports cap you can open with one hand, snacks, nipple cream and muslins.
6. Let him feed often: Every one or two hours is absolutely normal in the first couple of weeks.
7. Trust your body: You have more than enough milk making cells in your breasts for four or five babies.
8. Keep snacking: Hunger and tiredness acn reduce your milk flow, so it's important to keep snacking throughout the day.
9. Go natural: During the first few feeds you secrete unique smell - it helps your baby latch and find his way to your breast. Try not to apply nipple balm before feeds at this time.
10. Stay hydrated: Breast milk contains 88% water, so drink up!
11. Try different positions: Until you find one you're comfortable with.
12. Perseverance is key: The first few weeks of breastfeeding acn be very tough. Rest assured, you're not alone and it does get better.
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