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Off To A Good Start

Make beautiful memories - plan for your birth and start thinking about welcoming your new little one as you begin to breastfeed.

Your Birth, Your Way - Check out ways to plan ahead for a wonderful birth experience and successful breastfeeding in the early days.

Hello, Baby - Becoming a new mom can be overwhelming, find tips here that can help you deal with welcoming your baby into the world.

Latching and Attaching - A good latch and comfortable position can make all the difference. Find out how.

Got Breastmilk? - Many mothers worry about making enough milk - uncover the secrets to a great milk supply.

Bumps in the Road - Breastfeeding is an exciting and fulfilling part of motherhood! Don't let common "bumps in the road" prevent you from experiencing it.

"I could not believe this baby came out of me! He was so beautiful, that was a lot of work, but well worth it!"

- a mom helped by a NYS WIC peer counselor

Off To A Good Start

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Breastfeeding Your Newborn

Newborns have very tiny stomachs. You can expect them to nurse often – for long and short periods of time, sometimes even in cluster feeds, or several brief feedings in a row. There is no need to worry about a schedule – let your baby nurse when he is hungry. 

Watch Your Baby, Not The Clock.