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.
Credits
| Author | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 10, 2007 |



