Caring for your Newborn ICEA

Chapter 7: Feeding

Benefits of Breastfeeding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breastfeeding Support: Research has shown that education and a commitment to breastfeeding has a notable effect on success. So get the help you need to be successful and be committed to breastfeeding your baby. Here are a few helpful resources that can provide comprehensive information on breastfeeding including topics like going back to work while breastfeeding, creating a healthy breastfeeding diet, or choosing breastfeeding savvy doctors:

• The US Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding • Help Hotline 1-800-994-9662
• La Leche League: www.llli.org
• The International Lactation Consultant Association: http://www.ilca.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
• The WIC Program: http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/breastfeeding/breastfeedingmainpage.HTM

The First Feeding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do Baby and Breast Work Together

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nursing Positions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Good Latch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is My Baby Hungry?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Often and How Long

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Has My Baby Had Enough

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Should I Wake my Baby to Feed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While You’re Away

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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