Breast feeding babies may be the most natural way, but certainly not the easiest. It can be uncomfortable and slightly painful at first, but it gets better after the first few days and weeks as the nipples toughen up. Many moms stop breast feeding babies for many reasons, such as, the baby wouldn’t take the breast, her nipples were too sore, not producing enough milk, or feeling uncomfortable nursing in public. Your baby can still feel and smell your skin and continue to stimulateyour milk supply whilst suckling, and will return easily to the breast once your nipples are healed. It can take time, patience, and a commitment to get off to a good start. There may be a few obstacles when breast feeding babies, but it can be done, and successfully for the most part. Most breastfeeding babies will eat for 10-15 minutes (although you shouldn’t time your feedings) on each breast every 1 1/2 to 3 hours (about 8-12 times a day) and bottle-feeding babies will take 1-3 ounces every 2-4 hours.
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