Breastfeeding: Management

The most common cause of slow weight gain in babies is related to mismanaged breastfeeding. There are many ways in which you can effectively manage your baby's breastfeeding, including:

• learning and watching for the signs that your baby wants to feed
• letting chores go for a few days to focus on breastfeeding
• holding your baby skin-to-skin when not breastfeeding
• waking your baby regularly throughout the night for feedings
• avoiding switching back and forth between breasts.
• consulting a certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)