Latch On
Breastfeeding 101
How to:
- Create a comfortable & quiet environment.
- Have good pillow support.
- Place your thumb and fingers around your areola.
- Tickle the baby's lips with your nipple until the baby's mouth opens wide.
- Make sure the baby's mouth is latched onto the nipple and areola.
Remember:
Bring the breast to the baby, not the baby to the breast.
The holds:
Fun fact:
Almost three-quarters of moms produce more milk with their right breast (no correlation to being right or left - handed).
In a hurry?
Fun fact:
82% of breastfeeding moms use a breast pump. Many women resort to breast pumps for their ease of use, convenience, and due to health issues.