How to know if you are breast-feeding correctly

Breast-feeding is a learned skill. As you first start breast-feeding, you may wonder if your baby is properly latched on to your breast and getting milk.

Your baby is feeding well when:

• His or her mouth is wide open, covering a lot of the areola, and the lips are curled out.
• His or her chin and nose rest comfortably against the breast.
• Suckling is deep and rhythmic, with short pauses. You should be able see and hear your baby swallowing.
• You do not feel pain in your nipple after the session begins.