And hopefully, you've decided to breastfeed your baby.
Most babies are eager to learn within the first hour or so after birth.
They are usually wide awake and alert. This is a perfect time to cuddle and offer the breast. The full term baby is born with energy reserves that tide him over for a while, so this first nursing is more of an introduction than a real feeding. That takes a lot of pressure off you. Some babies are sleepy especially if you have had a lot of medication during your labor and delivery.