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… baby is born is important. Hand expression of colostrum for a few minutes after feeding … to express, and you can use a few drops of colostrum to encourage your baby to feed. This … in the early days. You can also massage some colostrum onto your nipples for comfort.  If …
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… Overview As the rest of your body changes during pregnancy, your breasts change too. … may start to get bigger during this time. Second-trimester changes In the second
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… baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that … the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or chestfeeding good for lactating parents? Breastfeeding or chestfeeding may help you: …
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… Overview Breastfeeding more than one child is called tandem breastfeeding. If you continue to feed your older child along with your newborn, keep …
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… Document French If this is your first time breastfeeding, it may take some practice … - and to help you prevent or overcome common breastfeeding challenges. In the first hour(s) …  - Your baby will likely show an interest in breastfeeding within the first 30 to 60 …
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… Overview A number of things affect how much milk your breasts make (your milk supply). The two … and how well your breast is emptied. Breastfeeding stimulates the hormone that …
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… Condition Basics What is breast engorgement? Breast engorgement means your breasts are painfully overfull of milk. This usually occurs when a mother makes …