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Breastfeeding in the Early Days Getting Breastfeeding Started

Why is it important to feed my baby within the first hour, and what other factors will help? What happens during a breastfeed? Why is it so important to not offer any formula feeds in the first few days? My baby is jaundiced and seems too sleepy to feed. Why is this and how can breastfeeding help?  Pain-relief injections during labour could make my baby sleepy. Will this affect breastfeeding?  How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?

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