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For Mom:
- After delivery you will need to wear a supportive bra and binder for 14 days.
- Remove bra to shower only.
- Shower with your back to the water flow.
- Avoid any breast stimulation
- You may experience some discomfort for a 24-48 hour period, you may use Motrin for the discomfort.
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For Baby:
- Always hold the baby close, face to face while feeding.
- Burp the baby in the middle and the end of each feeding.
- Your baby will want to eat every 2 to 4 hours. Feedings will last approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
- Hold the bottle so formula fills the nipple and the baby can't suck air.
- Formula should not be left out of the refrigerator for more than 1 hour.
- Never use a microwave for heating formula.
- Heat bottles in warm water until room temperature.
- Always test formula before feeding baby.
- Never prop the bottle and leave baby unattended.
- Do not put baby to bed with a bottle.
- Nurses at the hospital will assist you with bottle feeding.
- Your pediatrician will tell you which formula to feed your baby.
- All formula is provided during your hospital stay.
- Follow special instructions on formula container for directions on preparation.
- Your pediatrician will give you more specific information on feeding your baby.
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