How It Works
The miracle of breastfeeding begins with you - your breasts, your hormones, your baby.
Your Breasts - Uncover the truth about why size doesn't matter.
Your Hormones - Discover how breastfeeding works so that you are comfortable with the wonders of making milk!
Your Milk - Learn about breast milk composition to help understand why it's the perfect food for your baby.
"I felt like I did not have enough milk to satisfy my baby. I was ready to give up. My peer counselor encouraged me to breastfeed more and soon we were on the right track."
-a mother helped by a NYS WIC peer counselor
Breastfeeding Your Newborn
Newborns have very tiny stomachs. You can expect them to nurse often – for long and short periods of time, sometimes even in cluster feeds, or several brief feedings in a row. There is no need to worry about a schedule – let your baby nurse when he is hungry.
Watch Your Baby, Not The Clock.
The more you breastfeed, the more milk you have.
