Baby Feeding Doctor Breastfeeding Guide

"Breastfeeding is about so much more than milk" - Baby Feeding Dr.

It is comfort, connection, and a constant conversation between you and your baby. Many newborns breastfeed 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, with evening cluster feeding being completely normal. Every baby is unique, which is why our breastfeeding guide explains how feeding on demand helps your milk supply adapt to your baby’s needs while strengthening your bond from day one.

A tender moment of nurturing and connection as a mother lovingly cradles her baby during breastfeeding.

Reading Your Baby’s Hunger Cues

One of the key steps in successful breastfeeding is recognising your baby’s early hunger cues. Crying is a late sign of hunger and can make it harder for babies to latch well. In our breastfeeding guide, you will learn how to spot the earliest signs such as rooting, sucking on hands, lip smacking, and restlessness so you can offer the breast before your baby becomes upset. Feeding to cues supports milk production, helps babies regulate their intake, and makes breastfeeding calmer for both of you.

Knowing Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk

Worrying about whether your baby is getting enough milk is one of the most common concerns for new parents. This breastfeeding guide shows you exactly what to look for such as at least five heavy wet nappies a day after day five, mustard-yellow soft stools, steady weight gain along your baby’s own growth curve, and contentment after most feeds. You will also learn how to see and hear swallowing, notice wide jaw movements during nutritive sucking, and tell the difference between comfort sucking and feeding.

Getting a Comfortable Latch

Latch and positioning can make or break your breastfeeding experience. Our breastfeeding guide walks you step by step through getting it right. Aim your nipple toward your baby’s nose, wait for their wide “hamburger bite” mouth opening, and then guide them on. A good latch means lips flanged like a fish, chin snuggled into you, nose free, and no pain, just gentle tugging. You will learn different holds including cradle, cross-cradle, football, and side-lying so you can find what works best for you and your baby.

Overcoming Breastfeeding Challenges

From sore nipples to low milk supply, oversupply, or blocked ducts, challenges are common but manageable. This breastfeeding guide provides practical solutions and helps you know when to seek professional support from a lactation consultant, child health nurse, GP, or speech pathologist experienced in infant feeding.

More Than Just Breastfeeding

Whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, mixed feeding with formula, or feeding on the go, our breastfeeding guide offers strategies to make it easier. You will find tips for feeding in public, maintaining supply during mixed feeding, and caring for yourself. A nourished, supported parent can nourish their baby best.

📥 Download your free Baby Feeding Doctor Breastfeeding Guide to keep on your fridge for quick reference. Packed with evidence-based advice, positioning tips, and hunger cue checklists, this breastfeeding guide will help you feed your baby with confidence, comfort, and connection wherever you are in your feeding journey.

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