Seven Secrets to SAVVY BREASTFEEDING
Mar 07, 2022
3 minutes
WORDS ANDREA OAKES
1 THE LET-DOWN REFLEX ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU’RE RELAXED
Shutting your eyes for five seconds and taking a deep breath before you start a feed can really help. Your let-down reflex—nature’s way of turning on the milk flow—works best when you’re relaxed, so by letting go of any stress, you let your hormones do their job. You can give them a head start too by having a skin-on-skin cuddle before you begin, as this stimulates the release. With practice,
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