Breastfeeding in the early days, what do i need to remember?

[Sagres]

My BFing guru (a lactation consultant and educator at the hospital) says some of the key points in the early day are:
- attempting the first BF as soon as possible after the birth
- lots of skin to skin contact for the first few days (helps sent the signal to your brain that it's milk producing time)
- feed as often as possble when you are establishing supply
- try to get help with attachment at every feed to try and stop attachment issues early on

If you do have problems with cracked nipples, the BEST thing I found was BM on them and let them air dry - LIFE SAVER.

Also, I heard some one say the other day that the first 6 weeks is hard, and knowing that can be helpful. So when it is hard you can grit your teeth and work through it and know that this is probably the worst it will ever be, after 6 weeks it will get easier - IT WILL GET EASIER!

Good luck x