Most hospitals educate parents that having enough milk correlates with the numbers of wet diapers and stools your baby is having each day. While this presents parents with clear guidelines, mothers can impact their milk production by having a better understanding of how their feeding approach can affect their milk supply. Skin to skin contact (baby lying on mom’s chest) assists the mother in milk release (let-down) and infant rooting (baby finding and attaching to breast). While often cradling your baby is a common method used, there are a number of positions a Lactation Nurse can offer, that can accommodate the size of your breasts and the comfort of your infant. A good latch means not...
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