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Ensure uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact as soon as possible after birth. |
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Get the Positioning of the baby and the Attachment to the breast correct from the start. This will: |
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reduce the risk of mum developing sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts, mastitis |
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ensure baby gets a satisfying feed |
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ensure a good milk supply |
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Position your baby close to you, bring baby's nose to nipple, head and body aligned leaving the head free to tilt back. |
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You have achieved good Attachment when: |
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baby's mouth is wide open and cheeks are rounded |
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there is less areola visible below baby's bottom lip than above top lip |
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baby's chin is touching breast and the nose is free |
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baby is contented at the breast and you should hear deep sucks with swallows |
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feeding is pain free |
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