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10 Breastfeeding Tips To Get You Started

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Learning to breastfeed

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Hold your baby skin-to-skin

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Watch your baby, not the clock

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Choose a comfortable position

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Make sure your baby faces the breast

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Express a few drops of milk

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Get a good latch

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Skip the pacifier

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Don’t ignore pain

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Don’t delay or skip feedings

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Get the help you need

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