If You Decide to Breast-Feed

If you choose to breast-feed your newborn, here are tips from the University of California, San Francisco, on what to do:

Try to breast-feed as soon as possible after your baby is born. In the beginning, your baby may need to be fed every two to four hours.

Let your baby feed off of both breasts, and alternate which side she feeds on first.
Burp your baby when you switch her to the other breast, and at the end of feeding.

Continue taking your prenatal vitamins. Also, talk to your doctor about whether you should continue to take prescription and over-the-counter medications. Finally, don't diet while you are breast-feeding.