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Another important piece of support while breastfeeding is your partner. They want to help. Learn how your partner can support you and bond with baby.

A deep, effective latch allows your baby to take in more milk and is keep to keeping and building your milk supply. It will also help you feel more comfortable during feedings. Watch as Oak Hill Hospital’s lactation consultant explains different latch positions and how to find which one is best for you and your baby.

Dr. Samir Shakfeh, OB/GYN on staff at Oak Hill Hospital provides a wide breadth of obstetrics and gynecological care. His best days in medicine include helping women with fertility issues get pregnant and to treat women with gynecological issues so they get back to their best life.

You should avoid giving your baby anything other than breastmilk if you wish to breastfeed as it can affect your supply and baby’s intestines. It may also make them gassier and fussy, lead to overeating and risk for certain disorders. If baby is fed from a bottle, they may prefer it because it flows much faster and is less work than breastfeeding. Try to avoid giving your baby a bottle until 3-4 weeks of age at which time your milk supply is well-established.

Everyone likes things that are convenient, especially when those things save us money. Breastfeeding is free. Your body is going to naturally make customized milk just for your baby. And you’ll be able to provide that milk without ever spending a penny. It will always be available, it will always the right temperature, and best part of all, it will always be made up of just what your baby needs.