A nurse, midwife or other knowledgeable person can help her find a comfortable nursing position. This will stimulate the mother's breasts to produce plenty of milk. Later, the baby can settle into a more predictable routine. These may interfere with their appetite for nursing, which can lead to a diminished milk supply. The more the baby nurses, the more milk the mother will produce.
Artificial nipples require a different sucking action than real ones.
Sucking at a bottle could also confuse some babies in the early days. In the early postpartum period or until her nipples toughen, the mother should air-dry them after each nursing to prevent them from cracking, which can lead to infection. If her nipples do crack, the mother can coat them with breast milk or other natural moisturizers to help them heal. Vitamin E oil and lanolin are commonly used, although some babies may have allergic reactions to them. Proper positioning at the breast can help prevent sore nipples.