You can make all of the milk your baby needs. Holding baby skin-to-skin while in the hospital and after going home, helps you make milk. Breastfeeding your baby whenever baby is hungry and exclusively breastfeeding for the first 4-6 weeks will protect your milk supply. Learn about steps you can take directly after birth and
In this baby gooroo video with breastfeeding expert Amy Spangler, several new mothers talk about how to know whether your baby is eating enough, what color and consistency baby poop should be, and how often your baby should poop.
There are many health benefits of breastfeeding, including: Reduced risk of ear infections, asthma, lower respiratory infections, diarrhea, eczema Special time to bond with your baby Nutrients in human milk change to meet your baby’s needs Breastfeeding saves money. Breastmilk is convenient. Human milk is warm and ready to go whenever your baby is hungry For
Between birth to 4 months, your baby will want to eat 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, usually taking 2 to 3 ounces at each feed. At 4 to 6 months, they may still eat 6-8 times in 24 hours, usually taking 4 to 6 ounces at each feed. For tips on how to
Newborns sleep about 16 hours per day. By 6-8 weeks, they will sleep more at night. It’s not uncommon for a 2month-old baby to wake 2-3 times each night
Find community resources to support you on your path to nourishing your new baby at the Skagit County Lactation Coalition website.
Click here for information on the WA State Department of Health's Lactation & Infant-Friendly Feeding Environments (LIFE). LIFE encourages organizations to promote and support breastfeeding through changes in their policies and procedures.
