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{.sharethis-inline-share-buttons} ::: ::: ::: ::: {#read_content.fontScalerWrapper} A Breastfeeding Checklist: Are You Nursing Correctly? {#a-breastfeeding-checklist-are-you-nursing-correctly.page-title} ===================================================== ::: {.middle-bottom-wpz} ::: ::: {#ctl00_cphPageContent_EditModePanel1} ::: {.article-image} [ {width="468"} ]{.img-desktop-responsive} [ Click here to insert a picture from SharePoint. ]{.img-mobile-responsive.print-no} ::: ::: ::: {#ctl00_cphPageContent_ctl00_label style="display:none"} Page Content ::: ::: {#ctl00_cphPageContent_ctl00__ControlWrapper_RichHtmlField.ms-rtestate-field style="display:inline" aria-labelledby="ctl00_cphPageContent_ctl00_label"} Congratulations on your new baby and your decision to [breastfeed](/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Breastfeeding.aspx)! Use this checklist to help ensure that nursing is productive and comfortable for you and your baby.\ ### 7 signs of correct nursing - Your baby\'s mouth is open wide with lips turned out. - Their chin is resting against the breast. - They have taken as much of the areola as possible into their mouth. - Their mouth is slightly off-center, with more of the areola visible by their upper lip and less by their lower lip. - They are suckling rhythmically and deeply, in short bursts separated by pauses. - You can hear them swallowing regularly. - Your nipple is comfortable after the first few suckles. ### Signs of incorrect nursing - Your baby\'s head is not in line with their body. - They are sucking on the nipple only, instead of suckling on the\ areola with the nipple far back in their mouth. - They are sucking in a light, quick, fluttery manner rather than taking deep, regular sucks. - Their cheeks are puckered inward or you hear clicking noises. - You don\'t hear them swallowing regularly, especially after your [milk production](/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/low-breast-milk-supply.aspx) has increased. - You experience pain throughout the feed or have signs of nipple damage (such as cracking or bleeding).\ Remember --------- Don\'t hesitate to talk with your baby\'s pediatrician if you have any questions about feeding your baby.\ [More information]{style="color:#5c4727;font-size:27.2px;"}\ - [11 Signs of Breastfeeding Problems](/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Warning-Signs-of-Breastfeeding-Problems.aspx) - [Breastfeeding: AAP Policy Explained](/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Breastfeeding.aspx) - [Breastfeeding Benefits for You and Your Baby](/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Why-Breastfeed.aspx) - [How to Tell if Baby is Getting Enough Milk](/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/How-to-Tell-if-Baby-is-Getting-Enough-Milk.aspx)\ \ ::: ::: {#ctl00_cphPageContent_PublishingPageContentField_label style="display:none"} Article Body ::: ::: {#ctl00_cphPageContent_PublishingPageContentField__ControlWrapper_RichHtmlField.ms-rtestate-field style="display:inline" aria-labelledby="ctl00_cphPageContent_PublishingPageContentField_label"} ::: [Last Updated]{#ctl00_cphPageContent_lblLastUpdated} : [8/24/2023]{#ctl00_cphPageContent_lblDate} [Source]{#ctl00_cphPageContent_lblArticleSource} : [American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding (Copyright © 2023​)]{#ctl00_cphPageContent_lblSource} ::: {.disclaimer} [The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. 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