when do you start breastfeeding
How to start breastfeeding. The first time you hold your newborn in the delivery room is a great time to start breastfeeding. At the beginning, your body will produce small amounts of a special milk called colostrum that will help protect your baby from infection.(Your baby's tummy is very tiny, so she only needs these small amounts to fill up.on't hesitate to ask a nurse to show you what to do, and request visits from a lactation consultant while you're in the hospital (many hospitals have them on staff). 10 tips for breastfeeding success Watch a lactation consultant help a new mom learn how to breastfeed her baby.