Below is a helpful checklist to help you successfully breast-feed your baby.  Attending a breast-feeding class or consulting with a lactation specialist are ideal ways to learn the art of successful breast-feeding.  You should learn:  
 

B  =	Body alignment	Several feeding positions
R  =	Right amount	How to tell if your baby is getting enough breast milk
E  =	Elongated nipple	Nipples should be elongated and not hurt when baby stops feeding
A  =	Attachment	How to tell if your baby has latched on correctly
S  =	Suck/swallow	Signs that indicate your baby is taking in milk
T  =	Tenderness	Ways to prevent nipple soreness & breast engorgement
S  =	Signals	Feeding cues your baby will give you