{"id":1626,"date":"2021-06-10T03:17:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T03:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgia.kaiserpermanente.org\/maternity\/?page_id=1626"},"modified":"2021-09-02T15:12:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T15:12:19","slug":"getting-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/georgia.kaiserpermanente.org\/maternity\/baby-care\/breastfeeding\/getting-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f4f5f6&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;20&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; id=&#8221;subheading_module&#8221; 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We recommend that you experiment and use whichever technique works best for you and your baby.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3 class=\"content_subheader\">Here are some tips to get started:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The more you nurse, the more milk you will make.<\/strong> Nurse \u201con demand\u201d \u2014 whenever your baby wants to be fed. This ensures that you will have enough milk to nourish your baby.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting your baby latched on correctly will help prevent sore nipples.<\/strong> Ask your nurse or lactation consultant for help if you need it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Once your baby is latched on, you should feel a strong tug at your breast (not pain) and hear your baby swallowing.<\/strong> If you are unsure if your baby is swallowing, ask your nurse or lactation consultant for help.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch for your baby\u2019s \u201cfeeding cues,\u201d<\/strong> like licking lips, bringing hands to mouth, moving head side to side, and being awake and alert. These are signs that your baby is ready to feed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a variety of nursing positions throughout the day<\/strong> to completely empty your breasts and prevent sore nipples.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remember to burp your baby.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Place your baby on your chest skin-to-skin immediately after birth. Most babies will crawl to the breast and latch on with little assistance. Be patient and do not force your baby to the breast. For the first few moments, you may feel some stretching or discomfort as your baby latches on. If you feel prolonged pain, seek the help of a lactation consultant. Your baby may not be latched on to your breast correctly.<\/p>\n<p>Breastfeeding is a learned skill. It may take some time for your body and your baby to get into a rhythm, so be patient and persistent. 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Use a variety of positions throughout the day to completely empty your breasts with each feeding and prevent sore nipples. If you believe you have an over-supply of milk, talk to one of our lactation consultants.<\/p>\n<p>Infants can easily become over-stimulated by lights, noise, and being separated from you, so keep your baby close. Your baby will be most content when held skin-to-skin where he or she can hear your heartbeat and stay warm \u2014 so cuddle, rock, and nurse your baby often. 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