DO'S

Place baby to breast as soon as possible after delivery

Use a Boppy Pillow or bedroom pillow for supporting the baby while nursing to save your back

Drink Plenty of Fluids before, during, and after nursing

Alternate Breast, use a rubber band or bracelet to keep track; Similac offers an Awesome App to help keep track of this and sooo much more

Pay attention to your baby cues for hunger (rooting, sucking, hands to mouth, clenched body); while he/she may be new, this little one know best when he or she is hungry or NOT!

Invest in a good breast pump (most insurance providers will provide a Medela or Ameda) if you plan on returning to work, or having family members assist with feedings

Pump excess milk (after feedings especially in early days) for storage to use with bottles

Invest in breast pads (only if you leak, I never needed these)

Invest in nursing bras, covers, and tops for public nursing (if you're comfortable) I hear this can be taboo

Invest in bottles similar to breast or pacifier in case of emergency for supplemental feedings, you never know what life will throw you

Remain relaxed and calm during feedings; baby can pick up on anxiety and stress and can make feeding times difficult

ENJOY this time to bond with your newborn, talk to him, caress his face, play in her hair, hold his hand, sing a song; these moments will be gone before you know it

Eat a balanced diet, consisting of 2200 calories

Get plenty of rest; nap when baby naps