Common Questions

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Can I breastfeed with flat or inverted nipples? Can I sleep train my newborn? Can I still breastfeed if I had a C-section? Can I switch between breast milk and formula? Can I take medications while breastfeeding? Can I use a breast pump right after birth? Do I have to breastfeed exclusively to bond with my baby? Do I need to bathe my newborn every day? Do I need to sterilize bottles after every use? How can I tell if my baby has gas? How do I deal with nipple confusion if I’m breastfeeding and bottle feeding? How do I deal with sore nipples from breastfeeding? How do I know if my baby has a tongue tie? How do I know when my milk will come in? How do I prepare a formula bottle safely? How do I soothe a crying baby who’s been fed, changed, and burped? How long does postpartum bleeding last? How long should a breastfeeding session last? How often should I burp my baby? How often should my newborn eat? Is it normal to feel emotional or weepy after giving birth? Is it okay to give my baby a pacifier? Should I wake my newborn to feed? What are signs of a good latch when breastfeeding? What are the essentials I need for breastfeeding? What do I need in my diaper bag for outings with a newborn? What does postpartum recovery actually feel like? What if breastfeeding hurts? What kind of formula should I use? What should I do if my baby spits up a lot? What’s cluster feeding and should I be worried? What’s colic and what do I do if my baby won’t stop crying? What’s the best position to breastfeed in? What’s the biggest surprise about newborn life? What’s the deal with newborn poop? What’s the difference between foremilk and hindmilk? When can I introduce a bottle if I’m breastfeeding? When can I start pumping and storing breast milk? Will breastfeeding help me lose weight faster? Will I ever sleep again?

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