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Welcome to the Sixty Second Parent breastfeeding page. Here you will find all you need to know to prepare yourself and your baby for breastfeeding, including positioning, diet, problem solving, going back to work and other helpful hints.

Have a look through our tips, read our blog, share your stories in our forums, interact with other breastfeeding moms, or ask our breastfeeding experts for help on your unanswered questions.
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Breastfeeding - Be prepared

Tips for preparing to breastfeed. more...

Developing your breastfeeding support system

A big part of creating a successful breastfeeding journey is finding the right support system. more...

How often newborns need to breastfeed

How often do babies need to eat? more...

Introducing solid foods

For the first six months of a baby’s life, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding exclusively with the introduction of complementary foods after the baby has reached 6 months of age. more...

Signs that your newborn is hungry

Babies are very smart and can teach you about their basic needs. You will begin to notice that your baby has certain behaviors that can help you understand her desire to breastfeed. more...

Skin-to-skin

The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends mothers and babies be skin-to-skin immediately following birth. more...

The breast crawl and baby led latch

Babies are born with an instinct to breastfeed. A baby placed immediately on his or her mother’s abdomen after birth will slowly squirm and crawl up until he or she reaches his or her mother’s chest. more...

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