Newborn Breastfeeding Tutorial: Positions, Deep Latch & Feeding Schedule From an NP & IBCLC
Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it's easy. If you're a new mom searching for a breastfeeding tutorial that actually walks you through every step, this is it. No one teaches you how to breastfeed a newborn before that moment arrives...and then you're just expected to know.
In this video, Erin Moore, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, IBCLC, & the founder of Fed with Love breaks down everything she teaches families in clinic, from breastfeeding positions to getting a deep latch, from newborn feeding schedules to cluster feeding, and all the first-week challenges most breastfeeding for beginners guides skip.
Topics covered:
The 3 breastfeeding positions that work best for new moms (cross cradle, football hold, side lying)
How to get a deep latch step by step — and why aiming nipple at the nose changes everything
How to know if your baby is getting enough breast milk: wet diapers, weight gain & feeding behavior
Realistic newborn feeding schedule: how often to feed a newborn and why 2-3 hours isn't the rule
Should you wake a sleeping newborn to feed? The controversial answer from a lactation consultant
Cluster feeding newborn: what it is, why it happens, and how to survive it
First-week breastfeeding concerns: engorgement, nipple soreness, sleepy baby & triple feeding explained
When to see a lactation consultant or pediatric provider for breastfeeding support
📌 IN THIS VIDEO:
• Breastfeeding positions for new moms — cross cradle, football hold, and side lying with proper baby feeding alignment
• Deep latch breastfeeding technique — the "shove with love" method for a comfortable newborn latch
• Is baby getting enough milk? — wet diapers, poop transitions, weight gain, and feeding behavior red flags
• Newborn feeding schedule — why 10-12 feeds per day is normal and how to watch hunger cues
• Waking a sleepy newborn to feed — this lactation consultant's clinical take on why it matters
• Cluster feeding newborn explained — what those nonstop late-afternoon feeds really mean for your milk supply
• First-week breastfeeding challenges — engorgement relief, nipple soreness, and triple feeding (breastfeeding + formula + pumping)
• When to reach out to a lactation consultant for one-on-one breastfeeding support
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Intro: Breastfeeding is natural...but not always easy
0:29 — Breastfeeding positions for new moms: cross cradle, football hold, side lying
3:53 — How to get a deep latch: the "shove with love" technique
5:32 — How to know if your latch is good
6:12 — Is baby getting enough milk? Wet diapers, weight gain & feeding behavior
8:57 — Newborn feeding schedule: how often to feed a newborn baby
9:58 — Should you wake a sleeping newborn to eat?
10:54 — Cluster feeding newborn: what it is and why it's normal
11:34 — First-week breastfeeding concerns: engorgement, nipple soreness, sleepy baby & triple feeding
14:58 — When to see your pediatric provider or lactation consultant
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🩺 About Erin Moore, NP, IBCLC:
Erin Moore is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and the founder of Fed with Love. With over 15 years of clinical experience in pediatric clinics and as a mom of two, Erin has helped thousands of families navigate breastfeeding, newborn feeding, and baby feeding challenges. Her mission is to serve up bite-sized pieces of feeding information so you can feel good about feeding your baby.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This breastfeeding tutorial provides general medical education, not individualized medical advice. Always consult your pediatric provider for personalized guidance. If your baby shows signs of dehydration, weight loss, or significant feeding difficulty, seek immediate medical care.
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