Shiquita Davis

Tips for Breastfeeding moms
Breastfeed your baby in the first hour after birth. Keep your baby with you at all times so you can feed him often. The first milk produced by the breasts is called calostrum. Calostrum protects your baby from germs and sickness. Formula cannot do this. Feed your baby often during the first week. This demand for food will tell the breasts to make the breastmilk. Feeding every one to three hours is best. Do not let more than than three hours pass during the day between feedings. Sit in a comfortable chair with your feet elevated on a stack of books or a stool. Or lay a pillow on your lap tp bring the baby closer to your breast and avoid straining your back. Another position is to lie down on the side you begin to breastfeed from. Vary the position as you both learn to breastfeed. Use extra pillows to help support your back and arms. Support your breast with four fingers under and your thumb on top. For privacy use a baby blanket or towel over your shoulder. Wear shirts that open in the front or you can easily pull up from the waist. After feeding, rub a little breast milk onto the nipples and let them air dry for a few minutes. Do not use soap or anything else on your nipples.