Getting breastfeeding off to a good start

Royal Hospital for Children for Patients, Carers & Visitors
NHS GGC

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decorative imageBreastfeeding gets your baby off to a good start, but sometimes you need some support.

This poster has photos to help you recognise when your baby is ready to feed, and links to more information to support you through any early problems.

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In labour ward

The first 24 hours - one day at a time

Signs of feeding cues - pictures showing a baby demonstrating desire to feed from early cues to urgent cues

Link and QR code to more information about feeding cues QR code and link to more information about ensuring good attachment at the breast to make feeding easier

Early common breastfeeding challenges

QR code and link to information about expressing colostrum from Parent Club Scotland QR code and link to infant feeding information from Parent Club Scotland

Links to information found on this page

Parent Club Scotland

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 01/05/2024

Next review date: 31/05/2027

Document Id: MI 347825