Home Base

As a postpartum doula, I get asked the question “Am I putting Baby to my breast too much?” ALL the time. The answer is always nope, it’s impossible to put a newborn to your breast too often! 🙌🏼 Breasts are not just a source of food - your breasts are Home Base for Baby. There, Baby derives multiples sources of comfort - body heat, the sound of your voice plus womb sounds like the sound of your breathing and heart beating 💓 Also, for a newborn that can really only see around 8 inches in front of them, being at your breast is the perfect distance to be able to see Mama 🤱 There are more benefits to non-nutrient sucking such as bonding and aiding in digestion 👌🏻 So mama, it’s ok to hold your baby a little longer, to get all the snuggles and cuddles in that you want! It won’t spoil Baby or create bad habits but it will give you a lifetime of memories and a place for Baby to always feel safe 💫