7 Tips from the Breastfeeding Pros
St. John's Mercy's on-staff Lactation Consultants suggest these tips for successful breastfeeding: |
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Nurse your baby as soon after birth as possible.
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Breastfeed frequently to speed up milk production and provide practice with proper latch and positioning.
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Do not give your infant water or formula unless directed by your baby’s doctor.
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Delay using pacifiers for the first two to three weeks after your baby’s birth. Use this time to gain confidence nursing your baby and allow for your milk supply to become well established.
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Drink lots of fluids and eat a well-balanced diet.
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If you experience difficulties with breastfeeding, seek support from a certified lactation consultant or attend a breastfeeding support group.
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St. John's Mercy Medical Center is proud to deliver more than 8,000 babies annually, making us the leading Childbirth Center in Missouri. With each special birth, we offer support, education and experienced, compassionate care for the entire family. You can also rest assured knowing that if your baby needs special care, we offer the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in St. Louis County, as well as a full-service Children's Hospital.
We hope that you, like most expectant mothers in St. Louis, will make us your first choice in maternity care services.
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