Postpartum Week 2
Breastfeeding takes practice. Learn where to find lactation support and when to reach out for help if feeding feels hard.
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Most newborns feed at least eight to 12 times in 24 hours. Frequent feeding is normal and helps them grow.
Breastfeed often to help keep your milk supply up—your breasts don’t need to feel hard or full all the time to be making enough milk.
You might feel a tingling feeling when you think about your baby or start a feeding as your milk lets down.
If you have a lot of pain in one breast that isn’t getting better, plus fever or chills, those are signs to ask for help from your provider or a lactation expert.
Feeding Your Baby
