In this series of breastfeeding videos, Dr. Jack Newman demonstrates the cross cradle hold technique, and how to latch the baby on properly. Pay close attention to what Dr. Newman describes as the “gape”, when the baby is latching on. This is the point when the breast needs to go into the mouth of the baby for milk transfer. A baby that has too shallow of a latch, will cause your breasts to become sore. That’s painful and definitely not what you want!

This video offers tips on how often you should breast-feed. Listen to your baby’s cues on when to breast-feed.  While scheduling sounds like a great idea, it may not be.  Remember it’s not just food, it’s also water, and in immune building mechanism.  If your baby starting to get sick, they may want to nurse more frequently, or if it’s hot out, it needs more liquid intake to cool off.  Your baby is also constantly growing, and never at the same rate.  Sometimes your Davie needs more milk when it’s going through growth spurts.  Listen to your baby and your body will listen to you.