Breastfeeding Tips Video from ParentsTV

Breastfeeding can be a bit of a mystery to a new or expecting mom considering whether it is right for them and their baby.  YouTube, and other websites such as ParentsTV (click on the link or go to parents.com/parentstv to check out the website), can offer some insightful videos with tips and examples of how to go about breastfeeding your baby, as well as other very useful information.

On ParentsTV, there is a series of videos called Baby Basics that includes a Breastfeeding Tips video (click on the link to watch the video, or watch below), which you can also access through YouTube. This video features a lactation consultant, Stacey Brosnan, of Brooklyn, NY.

Stacey goes over such breastfeeding questions as:

-How to latch baby on to the breast?

-How to tell if baby is getting enough milk?

-How to know when to switch breasts?

-What is a recommended schedule for breastfeeding?

-How to tell if nipple pain or soreness is out of the ordinary and when to seek help or advice to address it?

-How to know when baby has had enough milk?

Stacey also shares some other tips, such as:

-It is important to not get discouraged or compare yourself to others

-Breastfeeding gets easier as time goes on

-After you figure out what works best for the both of you breastfeeding can be an extremely rewarding experience for both mom and baby