Breastfeeding for beginners: 4 steps for a successful start

Breast milk is the best start for babies.

Breast milk contains the right quantity and quality of proteins to boost your baby’s growth and health—both now and in the future. 

Different types of breastmilk| Nestlé Baby & me

Meeting your baby’s protein needs in the crucial first 1000 days is important. Fortunately, breast milk has the right amount of protein for your baby. 

Breast milk is nature’s perfection. Find out about four breast milk ingredients with special powers that do more than just feed your little one. 

Did you know? Your baby was born with the natural ability to eat when they’re hungry and stop when they’re full.

Did you know? Up to one in three moms who breastfeed may experience a painful condition called mastitis. 

Like any new skill, breastfeeding can take practice and perseverance to master. Follow these simple steps for a smoother journey and it’ll feel like second nature in no time. 

With so much information on breastfeeding out there, can you separate the fact from the fiction? Put your knowledge to the test with our quick quiz. Don’t forget to complete the quiz to move on to the next article.

When it comes to feeding your baby, how will you know when to start and when to stop? Simple—they’ll tell you.

Did you know? Up to one in three moms who breastfeed experience a painful condition called mastitis. It can happen when milk stays in your breast too long, or from infection in your breast. Most mastitis cases develop during the first 12 weeks; learn how to reduce your chances of developing it. 

Breast milk helps both moms and babies.

Breastfeeding has lifelong health benefits for your baby. Take the time to learn about these latching techniques now, so you'll have an easier time later. 

The most common breastfeeding concerns, answered by a Nestlé lactation specialist.

Did you know? Nursing—feeding your baby directly from your breast—helps to protect her ability to drink only as much as she needs.

Everything you need to know about expressing your breast milk and choosing the most suitable breast pump for you.

Check out these four tried-and-tested breastfeeding holds that help you both relax and encourage your baby to latch on well. Which one works best for you? 

6 things you need to know about feeding your baby in their first six months.

Did you know? Your breasts make just the right amount of breast milk for your baby.