Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

  • Cluster feeding is very common in newborns
  • Nursing on baby’s cue stimulates your breasts to produce plenty of milk
  • Nurse until baby shows signs of being full
    -Pulling off the breast
    -Sucking less often
    -Becomes sleepy and relaxes body
    -Opens his fist
    -Relaxes the forehead
  • Begin nursing when baby exhibits feeding cues
    -Sucking on tongue or lips during sleep
    -Sucking on fingers
    -Moving arms and hands toward mouth
    -Fussing or fidgeting while sleeping
    -Turning head from side to side
    -Mouth opening