Rather than feeding schedules designed by formula companies, or advice from sleep training experts, listen to your baby. Your baby knows what he or she needs to feel secure. What works for one baby won’t for another. Some babies are harder to soothe than others due to exposure to maternal distress in utero. Interrupted breastfeeding rhythms can cause early feeding problems that complicate bonding. Prolactin slows down without adequate nipple stimulation, diminishing milk production. You may struggle with sadness or shame if breastfeeding is difficult or when your baby cries. If you are
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