Breastfeeding Support
Visit or revisit Breastfeeding Preparation for a successful beginning to breastfeeding.
With a proper latch breastfeeding will be comfortable and baby will get plenty of milk.
Watch this video as many times as you need to help ensure baby has a proper latch:
Breastfeeding is a process of supply and demand.
The more your baby suckles, the more milk you will produce.
Baby and body will find balance in time.
Baby's saliva communicates what it needs in regard to nourishment.
The breast responds by producing milk specific to baby's needs.
In the beginning of the day, breast milk has components that are activity promoting.
In the evening, breast milk has components that foster restful sleep.
Label pumped milk to stay in harmony with this process.
Breast milk builds and strengthens baby's immune system.
Breast milk has antibacterial components that can cure ailments such as baby acne, goopy eyes, and cracked nipples.
Eye contact occurs naturally during breastfeeding.
Baby is born being able to see approximately the distance from breast to mamma's face.
Eye contact is not only part of the bonding process.
Eye contact during breastfeeding aids in baby's eye development, which makes alternating sides evermore important.
Mamma's body releases Oxytocin in response to baby's suckling, helping her to relax and feel a sense of joy.
It is essential to stay hydrated and well nourished while breastfeeding.