No one expects you to become a saint, and you shouldn't expect that either. If you are tired, your baby will sense it, so take shifts with other people to stay at the bedside When you are tired, you can't make clear decisions about your baby's health care and most people who are tired aren't very rational. Breastfeeding Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for your baby. You can pump your breasts and store your milk in hospital freezers for future use. Ask your child's nurse for a breast pump kit.
Many hospitals have a public, electrical breast pump machine.
These machines are safe, sanitary and located in private areas. Though it may be uncomfortable at first, after a while it will become comforting. Remember, you must pump every two to three hours, including at night, or your breasts may become engorged. If this happens, it is very important to continue pumping. When the time comes to hold your child for the first time, make sure that you pump first or your milk will let down and you could have a very painful and uncomfortable mess.