Breastfeeding Support

• Take a class between your seventh and ninth month of pregnancy to make the most informed choice about this important decision
• Breastfeed as soon as possible after baby is born
  (preferably within the first hour)
• Practice kangaroo care (mom and baby bare skin to bare skin) to help encourage the baby to nurse
• Feed frequently at least 8-12 times in 24 hours
• Latch baby deeply (not on the nipple) -- if it hurts, it’s wrong
• Offer no other food (formula, teas, cereal, etc.) or artificial nipples or pacifiers for the first four weeks, unless there is a medical reason
• If there is a problem, ask for help. Following are some great resources:
• Lactation consultants in the hospital
• Hospital post-discharge clinic
• Women Infant & Children
• La Leche League
• Breastfeeding Taskforce of Greater LA