Breastfeeding Tips

Feed your baby on cue—at least every 2–3 hours for newborns (typically 8–12 times in 24 hours).
Begin feeding when your baby shows early hunger signs and offer both breasts at each feeding.
📺Scroll down to view hunger and satiety photos: https://www.lllc.ca/positioning-and-latching

Align your baby’s nose with your nipple in any breastfeeding position.
When your baby opens wide, bring them to your breast—avoid pushing the breast into the baby’s mouth.
📺 Watch: Attaching Your Baby at the Breast: https://globalhealthmedia.org/video/attaching-your-baby-at-the-breast/

You can see and hear your baby swallow.
Your breasts feel softer or less full after a feed.
Your baby appears satisfied: straight arms, open hands, relaxed or “milk drunk.”
Frequent wet and dirty diapers.

It’s okay to supplement with your expressed milk, donor milk, or formula if needed.
Pumping can provide milk for your baby and help build your milk supply - use an electric pump on both sides for 15 minutes every 3 hours, or as close to every 3 hours as possible.
Hand expression every 3 hours also works well, especially in the first week before your milk transitions to mature milk.
📺Watch how to Hand Express at: firstdroplets.com (select “term baby”, start at 10:45 minutes)
If breastfeeding is painful or seems not quite right, consider seeing a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for expert support.

Hand Expression:
firstdroplets.com (select “term baby”, start at 10:45 minutes)
Pump Flange Fit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28TlQWd_UPo
General Breastfeeding Tips and Troubleshooting:
https://kellymom.com/

Visit: www.feedandflourishdenver.com

- By Valana Frohardt, PA-C, IBCLC