Do you plan on breastfeeding your baby? If so, you may be worried about potential problems. While you are sure to run into difficulties, it is nothing that should stop you in the long run. The more you know about breast feeding the better off you will be when the time comes.

Here are several breastfeeding tips to keep in mind:

1. Soon after birth you should attempt to place the baby at your breast. The earlier your baby gets used to this way of feeding the better off you both will be in the long run. If possible, you should do this in the delivery room. It is never too early to get your baby acclimated to this process.
2. Nurse for as long as the baby is interested in feeding. Many new mothers are surprised to find out that their baby may feed for up to 45 minutes. If your baby is still feeding let them be until he is done.
3. Don’t nurse your baby while he is screaming or crying. Instead, wait until your baby calms down and then try again. You are not going to make much progress with a baby that is screaming and crying so it is much better to wait.
4. Get yourself in a comfortable position before starting. As noted above, your baby may feed for up to 45 minutes. For this reason it is very important that you are in a comfortable position.
5. If you begin to feel pain or discomfort pull the baby away from your breast and try again.

These five breastfeeding tips should help you to get started. Although you are sure to encounter problems from time to time, if you get an early start and bond with your baby at the hospital you will be well on your way to success in this area.

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