Baby-Friendly Internet Question


Nov 01, 2019

What are some of the ten steps to successful breastfeeding mothers need to know about?

Start with skin to skin immediately after birth, make sure you inform a nurse that you wish to breast feed. A nurse will assist you in that first hour of life.

Keep the baby with you, feed on demand—that is whenever the baby acts hungry and let them feed until done- they feed often in the beginning. Avoid formula and artificial nipples such as bottles and pacifiers until breastfeeding is going well.

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