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Hello, Baby!

The first few days with your baby are so special and exciting! Enjoy every moment as you get to know your baby!

Feeling A Little Overwhelmed?

Give yourself time to adjust. You are still recovering from birth. You may experience shifts in your mood or emotions.

Adjusting To Breastfeeding

The first two weeks are very important. This time can seem difficult as you and your baby learn to breastfeed. Hang in there because it gets easier! This time is important for getting to know your baby AND building your milk supply. Read More.

Watch Your Baby

He'll show you when he's hungry! Look for his feeding cues (opening his mouth, smacking or licking his lips, turning his head, sucking on his hands).

Is He Getting Enough?

There are lots of ways for you to tell if he's getting enough milk. It's important for you to understand whats happening as your breasts are "learning" how to make milk. 

Waking A Sleepy Baby

• Change your baby's clothing or diaper.

• Hold your baby skin-to-skin in an upright position.

• Massage your baby's back, arms, legs, or cheeks.

• Put a little of your expressed milk on your baby's lips.

Breastfed babies are happier...but all newborns can be a little fussy. As she is adjusting to her new world, the best place for her is in your loving arms. Get to know her feeding cues and feed her before she gets too hungry!

Calming A Fussy Baby

• Nurse your baby.

• Babies need to be held. Try skin-to-skin.

• Play soft music.

• Rock your baby.

• Take a walk with your baby.

• Talk in a soothing way.

• Hold your baby upright against your chest and stroke his back.

• Wear your baby in a soft front carrier.