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arms and legs. If you stop before your baby is done, your baby may not get
the high fat milk. This is the milk that is best for growth.

Allow your baby to completely finish feeding on the first breast. This may
take 10 to 25 minutes. Then offer the second breast. Your baby may feed for
a while on that breast, or not want the second breast at all. Alternate the
breast you begin with at each feeding. Some mothers track, which breast to
begin with by pinning a safety pin to their bra strap.
Waking the Sleeping Baby

If your baby is in a deep sleep, do not wake your baby for a feeding. If your
baby is asleep but has some body motions such as eye motion under the lid,
active mouth and tongue motion, or sucking in sleep, this is the best time to
wake your baby for a feeding.

At night, dim the lights and keep the room quiet. Avoid startling movements.
Wake the baby gently by moving your baby or you can change your baby’s
diaper. If after 15 minutes your baby shows poor interest in breastfeeding,
try an hour later.

Talk to a doctor, nurse or lactation specialist if you have any questions
or concerns.


















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