Hold your newborn skin-to-skin immediately after birth. This will keep your baby warm and breathing well, help him or her reach the breast easily, and help you and your baby feel close.
Begin breastfeeding within the first hour of birth. Early breastfeeding helps the baby learn to breastfeed while the breast is still soft, and helps reduce your bleeding.
Colostrum, the thick yellowish milk, is good for your baby.
Colostrum helps protect your baby from illness and helps remove the first dark stool.
Breastfeed frequently to help your breast milk ‘come in’ and to ensure plenty of breast milk.
Do not give water or other liquids/fluids to your baby during the first days after birth. They are not necessary and are dangerous for your newborn.
