Getting started with breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a skill that both mother and baby have to learn, and the first weeks can be challenging. With the right latch and support, most early difficulties ease.
You will need
- A nursing pillow or ordinary pillows
- Nursing bras and breast pads
- A water bottle and snacks
- Contact details of the clinic and a breastfeeding support line
Steps
Start with skin-to-skin contact
The first feed often goes best when the baby can lie skin to skin on your chest soon after birth. Ask the midwife for guidance while you are still at the maternity hospital.
Learn a good latch
Try different positions
Feed on demand
Check the baby is getting enough
Look after sore nipples
Get help early
Share the responsibility
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