This Month's Breastfeeding Bulletin:

• Have a breastfeeding plan
  • Talk with your doctor about your breastfeeding plan
  • Ask about “My Breastfeeding Plan” during your WIC visit
• Breastfeed as soon as possible after birth
  • Baby can latch within the first 60 minutes after delivery
  • Ask about latching baby after birth during your WIC visit
• Snuggle Skin-to-skin with baby
  • Undress baby and hold next to your bare skin
  • Skin –to-skin helps breastfeeding, keeps baby warm and calm
• Keep baby in your hospital room
  • Babies breastfeeding every 1 ½ - 3 hours
  • Keeping baby close helps you know when to feed
• Avoid bottles in the first month
  • Allow baby time to become a “master” at breastfeeding
  • The more baby breastfeeds the more milk you make
• Ask for help in the hospital and when you get home
  • Request a lactation counselor observe a feeding
  • Call the WIC office with questions about breastfeeding