Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Supports

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When to get help with breastfeeding
Ask for help with breastfeeding when:
- You are feeling worried or concerned
- Breastfeeding is painful or your nipples are red, cracked or blistered
- You have itching or a rash on your nipple or areola
- You have a lump on your breast that does not go away with massage after 24 hours
- You have a fever or flu-like symptoms such as body aches, chills or fatigue.
- Your breasts are full and sore
Ask for help when your baby:
- Does not breastfeed at least eight times in 24 hours
- Does not want to eat and refuses two feedings in a row
- Does not wake, cry or fuss to be fed after six hours
- Cries a lot and is not sleeping between most feedings
- Does not have the expected number of poopy or wet diapers for his age
- Is very sleepy when feeding and does not drink
Date modified
December 08, 2022