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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the most precious gift you can give to your child. Human milk is the most
also contains antibodies which help protect your baby from infection and stimulate the baby’s
immune system.
your baby. It’s also a comforting and nurturing experience. Follow these simple suggestions and
Breastfeeding tips
Baby at the breast
Make a nesting station so you can nurse your baby without interruption.
• Comfortable chair w/ footstool or sitting upright in bed
• Lots of pillows
• Pitcher of water
• Cut up fruit, veggies, snack etc
• Cordless phone
• TV remote
• When baby is at the breast his/her belly should touch your body, in whatever position
you choose to feed (cradle, clutch, or lying down).
• Use lots of pillows to keep baby level with your breasts, being sure to always hold the baby.
• Hold baby with one hand/ arm and your breast with the other.
• Tickle the baby’s nose with your nipple. Make him/her open their mouth VERY wide.
• Guide your baby onto the breast (not the nipple). Babies need to suck the breast not
just the nipple.
• Once the baby is comfortably latched on, sit back, take a drink of water, relax and ENJOY!
Most breastfed babies will want to eat about every 2-3hrs
Starting to pump
• Wash your hands.
• Wherever you are, try to make a comfortable / private space.
• Take a picture of your baby and his/her shirt or blanket (to smell).
• Fill a pitcher with water or juice.
You may do breast massage or hand expression prior to placing the Flexi-Fit™ shields
on your breasts.
• Make sure your pump settings are on low.
• Place the Flexi Fit shields on your breasts. Make sure your nipple is centered in the shield.
• Turn the pump on.
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• Increase the suction to your comfort.
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• You should pump each breast for 15 minutes.
• You may get a small amount of milk in the beginning. No mechanical device can ever be as
comfortable with the process.
your breasts.
• Before storing, label milk with name and date.
When to contact your lactation consultant:
• If baby is less than 4 weeks old
• If baby is premature (less than 36 week gestation)
• If mother is engorged
• If mother has sore nipples
• If mother has low milk supply
