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How to Breastfeed Your Baby

From Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE,
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Nutrition for Babies

Feeding your baby is more than just a matter of nutrition, it's also about nurturing and comfort. Using feeding time to make eye contact and hold your baby are great ways to increase that bonding time. It's also a great time to talk to your little one.

Breastfeeding provides you and your baby with many benefits. From a healthier baby with a higher IQ to a mom who tends to lose her pregnancy weight faster and has more time free, breastfeeding is best for everyone involved. It also costs less money than other feeding methods in additon to the health benefits.

  1. Nutrition for Babies
  2. Choosing a Breastfeeding Position
  3. Supporting the Baby While Nursing
  4. Baby Placement at the Breast
  5. Latching Your Baby On
  6. What to Look and Listen for While Baby is Nursing
  7. Finishing a Feeding

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