What can I do after birth if I want to breastfeed?

After you have your baby, the following steps can help you get off to a great start breastfeeding:

• Cuddle with your baby skin-to-skin right away after giving birth.
• Breastfeed as soon as possible after giving birth.
• Ask for an IBCLC to help you.
• Ask the hospital staff not to give your baby pacifiers, sugar water, or formula, unless it is medically necessary.
• Let your baby stay in your hospital room all day and night so that you can breastfeed often.
• Try to avoid giving your baby any pacifiers or artificial nipples until he or she is skilled at latching on to your breast (usually around 3 to 4 weeks old).

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