Info Centre - Breastfeeding step-by-step

Until a baby is six months, breastmilk provides all your baby needs to grow and develop. This sheet describes key pointers for effective attachment at the breast, when you are in a sitting or side-lying position.

If you would like further copies of this information sheet (Code 3211 P), click here; other sheets in the series can be obtained from NCT Shop at www.nctshop.co.uk or on 0845 8100 100

Page lasted updated 2008.

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