Nurse on demand Massage breasts prior to feeding Hold baby skin to skin throughout the day Eat healthy foods, rest, drink plenty of water and do a bit of daily self-care to maintain a good milk supply Use a good nipple cream after nursing if nipples are raw Make sure the latch is deep Try different positions to find what works best for you and your baby

Practice self-care Take vitamins C and D for healing Limit visitors Let go of a sparkling clean house Set up diaper changing stations on each level of your home Keep a water bottle handy at all times Enjoy a bath with a few drops of tea tree oil for healing Embrace your postpartum body because you just created a life!

If your nipples are cracked and bleeding If your baby does not have wet or dirty diapers If you are engorged and baby can't latch If you can't bond with your baby If you are unable to take care of yourself or your baby