Breastfeeding

Breast milk is the single best source of nutrition for your baby and will help him grow and thrive. Learn when your baby will be ready to breastfeed, why it's so important, and all about pumping.

How do you hold your baby when you breastfeed? is a resource with illustrations of different positions a baby can be held in while breastfeeding. © March of Dimes

While having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is probably not what you planned, there are still lots of things you can do to make their stay better while they are getting the specialized care they need. Pumping your breast milk for your baby is one of those things. © NICU Parent Network: Hand to Hold

5 steps to help you breastfeed is a resource with steps to help moms breastfeed their baby. © March of Dimes

Watch this clip for a general explanation of how to approach breastfeeding to help get both mother and baby in a comfortable breastfeeding routine.

Watch this video to learn how breastfeeding protects you and your baby from illnesses and the skin-to-skin contact helps you and your baby bond.

Watch this video to learn how to properly attach your baby to your breasts, and safely remove them at the end of the feeding or when the latch is incorrect.

Watch demonstrations of the three most common ways to hold your breastfeeding baby.

Watch this video to learn strategies to successfully breastfeed your baby including on demand feeding and feeding cues.

Need some nursing know-how? These steps and strategies will help soon-to-be-moms make an informed, smooth transition into breastfeeding.