Breast Feeding Tips

• To bring in milk supply, offer both breasts with each nursing - 10 minutes on first breast and up to 15 minutes on the second breast

• Once milk supply is in, allow baby to nurse as long as they want on the first breast, offer second breast if interested

• Alternate which breast you start on

• Signs of adequate milk supply

  • 3 or more yellow, seedy bowel movements per day

  • 6 or more wet diapers per day

  • baby appears satisfied after feeds

• Never warm breast milk in the microwave!

• Thaw frozen breast milk in the fridge and use within 24 hours

• Fresh breast milk can be stored:

  • fresh at room temperature (66-72 degrees Fahrenheit) for 4-6 hours

• Store milk in 2-4 ounce amounts to reduce waste

• Exclusively breast fed babies should be taking a vitamin D supplement

• Continue breast feeding even if sick (practice good hand washing)

• Consult your pediatrician before taking any medication while breast feeding