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If your baby falls asleep at the breast without finishing his feed, try to make sure she is not too warm. Open or remove outer clothing. You may need to change her nappy to wake her up or let her have a stretch and a kick halfway through feeding.

 

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• You may find that it helps to have a pillow behind your back to prevent backache.

• Start each feed on alternate breasts. Offer both breasts but your baby may be satisfied with just one.

• If you are experiencing problems, try feeding your baby in the bath. The water relaxes you and your baby; helps your milk to flow and some people believe it mimics the womb environment.

AND FINALLY... a thank you.
I would like to thank Sharon Trotter for her help with the breastfeeding information you find in this section of my website. Sharon is a midwife, mother, and breastfeeding consultant and baby skincare advisor. She is also the author of 'Breastfeeding: the essential guide'. For more information about Sharon's work go to: www.tipslimited.com