How to Nurture the Mother Daughter Relationship from Infancy
Begin nursing your daughter in the hospital., Try to breastfeed for at least 6 months.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Begin nursing your daughter in the hospital.
Women have the most success with breastfeeding when they try to start exclusively breastfeeding in the hospital.
If you would like assistance or tips to make it more comfortable and to make sure you are producing enough milk, ask for help from a nurse or breastfeeding counselor while you are in the hospital. -
Step 2: Try to breastfeed for at least 6 months.
The bonding benefits of breastfeeding continue as long as you keep nursing your baby.
Consider nursing through her entire first year to maintain a routine of cuddling and holding your baby so that she associates you with food, comfort, safety, and love.
Detailed Guide
Women have the most success with breastfeeding when they try to start exclusively breastfeeding in the hospital.
If you would like assistance or tips to make it more comfortable and to make sure you are producing enough milk, ask for help from a nurse or breastfeeding counselor while you are in the hospital.
The bonding benefits of breastfeeding continue as long as you keep nursing your baby.
Consider nursing through her entire first year to maintain a routine of cuddling and holding your baby so that she associates you with food, comfort, safety, and love.
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