Preparing to Breastfeed

Getting ready to start breastfeeding? We'll help get you prepped with Q&As from expert lactation consultants and breastfeeding tips that will help start you off on the right foot for those first few weeks home with baby.

Preparing to Breastfeed: Everything you need to know

Congratulations on your new baby! We know there's a lot to think about, and one of the top things on your mind right now is probably breastfeeding. Learn all the basics of how to breastfeed in our preparing to breastfeed section. We'll walk you through everything up to day one of breastfeeding and answer all your questions on how to breastfeed. Breastfeeding.com has all the info you need on preparing to breastfeed, and we'll tell you all about breastfeeding tricks and breastfeeding classes. Learn about taking care of your nipples and avoiding dry nipples, as well as what to do about inverted nipples. You'll also learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as how to deal with any problems that come up. Having trouble breastfeeding on day one? Don't worry, we've got advice and solutions. Find out about engorgement and colostrum and know when to be prepared for your milk to come in. Learn how to tell if baby is hungry, as well as how to time baby's feedings and when to switch breasts. Having trouble with baby's latch? Check here for advice and solutions. If you have special needs, like a baby in the NICU, we'll also help you out with that. Any trouble spots, like possible nipple confusion--especially if baby is a pacifier user--are also covered in detail here in our preparing to breastfeed section. Already been through the breastfeeding process yourself? Log in and share your own tips and advice. You can also log in to ask any questions that might not already be answered.

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