E22: Day 1 of Breastfeeding

Send us Fan MailEver wonder how hormones and the gentle warmth of skin-to-skin contact can shape your newborn's first feeding experiences? We'll explore how the birth process influences the onset of lactation and the significant role immediate post-birth contact plays in stabilizing your baby's vitals and encouraging that important first latch.Discover how your newborn's natural reserves support them through potentially sparse initial feeds and how continued skin-to-skin bonding can boost milk production while keeping your infant primed for nourishment. Whether you are gently arousing your sleepy baby or hand-expressing colostrum, be empowered with practical advice and insights to make these treasured first hours of breastfeeding a harmonious start to a lifelong bond.Visit our website, here: https://hatchednlatched.com/Follow us on Facebook at Hatched & LatchedFollow us on Instagram at @hatchenlatchedShow CreditsHost: Angie Rosier Music: Michael Hicks Photographer: Toni WalkerEpisode Artwork: Nick Greenwood Producer: Gillian Rosier FramptonVoiceover: Ryan Parker