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Maternity nurses receive some training in breast feeding and will be able to offer advice and guidance. Many hospitals have lactation specialists on staff to assist nursing mothers with any breast feeding issues that may arise during the hospital stay. Before leaving the hospital, be sure to take the lactation specialist’s contact information with you so that you can call with any breast feeding questions that arise when you are at home.

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Ask the maternity nurses for help with proper positioning of the baby while you are still in the hospital. Enlist the help of a lactation specialist who can teach you the proper way to nurse your baby.