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Tips For Breastfeeding Success
Place baby skin to skin with mom for at least 1 hour after birth
Keep baby skin to skin whenever possible (also helps maintain infants temperature)
Recognize when your baby is ready to eat. (Sucking on fists, rooting, sticking out tongue)
Breastfeed your baby on demand
Do not give your baby pacifiers or any artificial nipples when trying to establish breastfeeding
Provide your baby with only breast milk unless medically indicated
Sleep in the same room as your baby
Delay the bath after birth for at least 8 hours
If separated from infant, start hand expressing and/or pumping within an hour after delivery
Get your partner involved!