The Importance of Latch-on

The way you hold your baby and how he latches on to the breast, are the keys to comfortable feeding for you and full feedings for your baby.

Babies are often sleepy during the first week or so. They may not awaken often enough to feed: remember newborns need to eat every 2-3 hours.

Crying is often related to hunger, and feeding is the obvious solution. However, periods of crying, with no obvious cause and no ready cure, plague many parents.

Feeding is a special time and even when being bottle fed your baby will experience some of the benefits of breastfeeding.

Moms who have successfully breastfed their babies can often give great advice to first-time breastfeeding moms. Here are some of their tips.

Flat or inverted nipples can sometimes cause problems for your baby when you begin breastfeeding.

Tender and sensitive nipples are normal as you begin breastfeeding your new baby. However, very sore, cracked or bleeding nipples are not.

“Let-down” occurs when the milk releases and generously flows from the breast, stimulated by the hormone oxytocin.

The principals below will get you on the path to successful breastfeeding.

When you’re a new mom getting help and support from friends and family can be a huge benefit in the early days of breastfeeding.