24 to 72 hours after birth

Hopefully your baby is over the sleepy hump. The first suggestion for these days is to have your baby room in with you if possible.

In other words, have your baby in the room with you at all times unless he/she needs to go to the nursery for an exam or a procedure.

This will allow you to feed on demand better and reduce the likelihood of "accidental formula feedings".

For these days, the babies usually are so "good". They eat, sleep, dirty the diaper and repeat. Very little fussing.

Key points to remember:

• You should be feeding your baby every 2-3 hours or 8-12 times per 24 hour period.
• Breastfeeding should NOT be painful, if it is, ask for help.
• Babies should be self rousing (waking on their own) for feeds
• Practice Every breastfeeding position while you have help from the staff
• Feed on both breasts for 10-30 minutes each or until baby falls asleep
• Offer frequent skin to skin contact.

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