Breastfeeding – The Early Days

Breastmilk is custom made for your baby.  Breastfeeding is natural and normal, but it is a learned process for both moms and babies.

It is normal for new parents to have questions as they travel along their breastfeeding journey. In this section, you will find information about what to expect in the first few days of breastfeeding.

• Days 1-3
• Days 3-5
• Beyond the First Week

Services related to this information:

• Contact your Public Health Nurse:
  • Eastern Urban/Rural Zones
  • Central Zone
  • Western Zone
  • Labrador-Grenfell Zone
• 811 HealthLine (Newfoundland & Labrador) – Call 811 or 1-888-709-2929 / TTY 1-888-709-3555