Check out the different ways to hold your baby when you are breastfeeding.
Getting your latch right is the key to successful breastfeeding.
Ask to be shown how to feed.
Make sure your baby is properly attached (latched). If they are latched you will have a good supply of milk and your baby will get a good feed, and your breast and nipples will be comfortable.
There are lots of different positions for breastfeeding. Helpful tips include:
Watch the video several times!
Find out how often your baby should breastfeed [1]
Find out about the free lactation consultant service through PlunketLine [3]
Check SmartStart to find breastfeeding support services in your area [4]
This page last reviewed 30 May 2022.
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Links
[1] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/how-often-should-my-baby-breastfeed
[2] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/how-latch
[3] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/free-lactation-consultant-service-through-plunketline
[4] https://smartstart.services.govt.nz/services-near-me/breastfeeding
[5] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/tags/breastfeeding
[6] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/tags/nutrition-0-12-months
[7] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/breastfeeding-holds
[8] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/getting-breastfeeding-assessment
[9] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/node/2683
[10] http://file:///C:/Users/KatherineL/OneDrive%20-%20healthAlliance/Documents/01AAA_Website/Nutrition%20and%20obesity/2022/Mama_Aroha-instruction-A5.pdf
[11] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/node/2692
[12] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/node/2684
[13] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/node/2685
[14] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/node/1455
[15] https://lalecheleague.org.nz/get-help/
[16] https://lalecheleague.org.nz/information/
[17] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/information-latching
[18] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/eating-healthy-babies-and-toddlers
[19] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/node/2042
[20] https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/babys-health-and-nutrition-0
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