to develop immunity and adequate growthwhat should one keep in minddrink lots of water before breastfeedingwear a clean and supportive bra and clean the breast before feedingensure you are in a comfortable position and use pillows if required for supportbe mentally relaxed and eat nutritious food every two to three hoursensure that you burp the child after every feedhow long should one breastfeedexclusive breastfeeding should be done for six months later you can breastfeed the child for as long as you desire usually babies are breastfed till the age of two nursing expert and principal at a nursing institute avani oke