BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY

CLASS OBJECTIVES

To understand the benefits of breastfeeding for

infants and mothers
To learn about how milk is produced in the
body
To discuss latching technique and different
breastfeeding holds
To understand when, how and how much to
feed your baby
To learn how to safely pump and store breast
milk
To discuss breastfeeding in the work place and
in public
HOW IS BREAST MILK MADE?
THE LET DOWN REFLUX
LATCHING
BREASTFEEDING HOLDS
 TIPS FOR BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS

Breastfeed as much as possible!

Learn babys hunger cues
Follow babys lead
Keep baby close
Avoid nipple confusion
Know when to wake baby
Create a safe and relaxing
environment
Be patient, be kind to yourself
 COMMON PROBLEMS

Engorgement
Mastitis

Blocked Duct
EXPRESSING BREAST MILK
STORAGE
GOING B ACK TO WORK
BREASTFEEDING IN PUBLIC