6 tips for breastfeeding your baby
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Many mums think breastfeeding is a natural instinct, but it is actually a learnt skill for both mother and baby.
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- Breastfeeding is a learnt skill; seek early help and attend prenatal workshops to prepare and manage potential issues like inverted nipples.
- Support from family and trusted professionals is crucial, with a clear post-partum plan and reliable resources for assistance.
- Manage nipple pain and breast engorgement by ensuring proper latch, feeding on demand and consulting lactation experts to prevent complications like mastitis.
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SINGAPORE – Awareness and preparation go a long way towards successfully breastfeeding your baby from birth. Experts offer advice on how you can do this.
Many women think breastfeeding is a natural and automatic response, but it is a learnt skill for both mother and baby, says Sharon Lee, a lactation consultant and senior nurse clinician with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s Lactation Services department.