Do you know possible reasons why your baby is nursing? Was your first guess hunger? Surprisingly hunger is not the only reason babies nurse.
Here's the top five reasons babies nurse:
Thirst
Hunger
Love
Relaxation
Immunities
Remember babies are humans just like us. Your baby gets thirsty and will nurse just to quench that thirst. When a baby is hungry, the baby will signal to you he or she wants to nurse. Love is given through nursing with comfort, affection and eye contact. For relaxation babies nurse so they can relax or sleep. Your milk changes each feeding and when baby nurses they get the components to grow, thrive & protect their immune system. Schedule a lactation consultation so we can discuss in depth other reasons your baby may be nursing.
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