Breast-Feeding: Waking Your Baby
Topic Overview
Most medical professionals recommend letting a baby eat on demand.
But during the first few days of breast-feeding, be sure to awaken your baby
for feedings about every 2 hours. This will help to get your milk supply going.
To make the transition from sleep gradual and comfortable, try the
following:
- Cool your baby off by taking off his or her
clothes. Have skin-to-skin contact with your baby as you place him or her for
feeding. Keep a lightweight blanket nearby.
- Tickle your baby lightly wherever
you get a reaction (on the feet, neck, top of head, or stomach).
-
Change your baby's diaper.
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Mary Robbins, RNC, IBCLC - Lactation Consultant |
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Last Revised
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April 13, 2011 |
Last Revised:
April 13, 2011