If you're new mother, you already know that breastfeeding is best for your baby. Here are a few of the most important things a mother can do if she wants to breastfeed to one year mark, and beyond.
1. Find support early, this means during pregnancy if possible.
2. Nurse early and often, try to nurse the baby in the first two hours after birth if at all possible. If a first relaxed nursing session can happen early on, mom and baby will have an easier time later.
3. Be strict about positioning, don’t be afraid to unlatch baby and latch him back on if you are uncomfortable. Remember to keep baby facing you, tummy to tummy.
4. Listen to the baby, don’t limit the baby’s time at the breast in the early days.
5. Don’t introduce a pacifier or bottle early on.
6. Learn how to nurse in public, A baby sling carrier and a nursing bra can make this easier. Practice latching baby on in front of a mirror so you can be comfortable getting baby arranged discreetly.
7. Remember dad, get dad on your side and get him involved in baby’s care.
8. Relax and enjoy your baby, enjoy nursing sessions with your baby and take the time to really savor your baby.
9. The baby won’t be sleeping through the night for several weeks, perhaps months. Until the baby sleeping through the night, try to sleep when the baby sleeps.
10. The fresh air and moderate exercise will help you and your baby feel relaxed and can help you get to sleep at night.
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