Your milk will flow more easily if you are relaxed and comfortable at feed times. This is not always easy in those early days when everything is new and strange and you and your baby are still getting to know each other. The following hints may help:

· Cuddle your baby close to you before offering the breast;

· If your baby is too sleepy to feed and you are taking any medications, ask your doctor if they could be affecting your baby;

· Talk to your doctor if pain from stitches is making you tense;

· Draw the curtains if you feel you would like privacy in hospital;

· Breathing slowly and deeply may help you relax;

· Gently massaging your breasts and rolling your nipples between your thumb and forefinger before putting baby to the breast may start your milk flowing.