If the baby acts hungry a short time after nursing, assume the baby is hungry and offer the breast again. A baby's hunger signs are the most reliable indicators of the need to nurse. Hunger signs include balling his or her hands into fists, sucking on hands, keeping mouth open, and rooting. Because a newborn may have trouble latching onto the breast after using rubber nipples or a pacifier, avoid using these products until the newborn has learned to breastfeed well. The baby can attach easily and properly to the breast.
Mother has no nipple or breast pain.
Breast milk contains all the nutrition and water your baby needs for his or her first six months of life. Although these drugs are passed on to the child through breast milk, the benefits of breast milk still make it a better choice than switching to formula. However, breastfeeding mothers should limit the use of alcohol, tobacco or caffeine. Mothers who use cocaine or heroin should not breastfeed their children. These substances can cause the baby serious injury and possibly death.