Breastfeeding is the best start for you and your baby. It's recommended to exclusively breastfeed until 6 months. Look for signs that baby needs a feed. Like becoming more active and putting hands in mouth.
For your comfort:
- Support yourself with cushions.
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- With button or clip fastenings
Signs of correct latch on:
- Chin and nose touching breast.
- Areola visible.
- Bottom lip curled down... tongue under nipple.
- Swallowing sounds.
You might sense the let down reflex as milk is pushed towards the nipple
- Fore milk comes at the start of feed.
- Its watery consistency.
- Quenches your baby's thirst.
- Hind milk, which is.
- High in calories and fat.
- Is then drawn out.
Length of feed may vary and it's best to be guided by your baby
- Feed baby fully from one breast.
- If baby is still hungry offer yhe other breast.
- For next feed start with the second breast first.
- Your breast milk naturally contains a tailored blend of nutrients.
To optimise the nutritional value of your breastmilk
- Keep hydrated and eat healthily.
- If not latched on your baby may not feed well.
- Gently break latch.
- And reposition.
- Breastfeeding can take time to establish.
- Ask your healthcare professional for help at any time.
- Breastfeeding is wonderful way to deepen the bond with your baby.
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