The Early Days of Breastfeeding: Common Problems and How to Troubleshoot

The first few days after birth can be the most trying for many mothers as they navigate breastfeeding. Our Expert & Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Rebecca Berens, gives her tips for beginning to breastfeed when you welcome baby!

The most important time to establish your milk supply is in the first few weeks of your baby’s life. Breast milk production is based on supply and demand, so the more the infant demands milk by feeding at the breast, the more milk you will produce.

Though starting to breastfeed can be tricky business (here's an article on preparing to breastfeed), here's what you need to know before you begin:

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