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Your Baby's First Six Weeks
One of the best resources for breast feeding moms out there is La Leche League. They can be found at www.lalecheleague.org. If you are planning on breastfeeding, it is a good idea to contact them before and take a class or let them answer any questions you might have. If your baby is born and you want a positive, caring and helpful environment to learn more about breastfeeding, contact your nearest La Leche League organization in your community or a breastfeeding group of moms who can be there to support you. Breastfeeding is a wonderful gift you can give to your child and it's a great bonding time especially in those first days.
QueenofSpainBlog: Don't be afraid of frequent feedings. Breastmilk digests quickly AND your baby has a need to suck, even if not for milk. LET THE BABY SUCK! Those first few weeks don't try to get on a "schedule"-your baby (like both of mine) maybe on and off the breast 30 times in an hour and that is OK. Feeding or sucking for comfort every 5 minutes is TOTALLY NORMAL. Let your child dictate when he/she wants to suck for those first, early weeks. You are establishing the latch-on and you are letting your baby do what comes naturally.
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