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Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms !

Adopt a comfortable position and find one that works best for both you and your baby.

Remember to “bring baby to breast not breast to baby,” this will help develop a good latch, help you relax and put you at least risk of backache. Try to keep the baby as close to your body as possible, this helps to build a mother-baby bond.

Try to maintain a routine with well-spaced gaps so the milk supply is built by a feedback loop, this will also help establish a demand-supply-system for your baby instead of overfeeding. Encourage your baby to feed on demand.

Try using a support pillow. There are a wide variety of support pillows, nursing pillows, breast cushions available to put least strain on the baby and the mother while breastfeeding.

Learn to read your baby’s hunger cues; read our section on Infant’s hunger cues here. Watch out for these clues and respond to them effectively.

Keep switching your baby from one breast to the other, this ensures that your baby gets a balanced and proper milk supply while preventing engorgement or blocked ducts.

It is essential that you remain hydrated, drinking plenty of water will help maintain a good milk supply and prevent dehydration.

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