the essential bf info is thus: initiate bf shortly after the birth, do not 
separate mother/baby (aka really room-in), get help with position/latch from 
a skilled helper.

other tidbits: select a true bf friendly pediatrician, one who will not 
interrupt bf for common meds like analgesics, antibiotics; one who will not 
interrrupt bf for maternal fever, nor for jaundice, one who will have mother 
baby rooming in during phototherapy if baby needs this.

have a support person stay with you in hospital 24/7 so that you are not 
unduly influenced by staff who want to keep baby in nursery, feed baby for 
you, etc. you will have help with your care if you need it and with changing 
baby etc. you can just rest and feed the baby.


Laurie Wheeler, IBCLC, MN, RN
New Orleans Louisiana, s.e. USA

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