Does every newborn starts breastfeeding as soon as he is born?

It is recommended that a baby start breastfeeding after delivery (best within the first hour). Babies learn to breastfeed through breastfeeding. Having more skin-to-skin contact can help baby breastfeed more often and also help the mother be more sensitive to baby’s cues to nurse. It will also be easier for baby to latch well when he/she is calm. Getting a good latch is important so that baby could get the beneficial colostrum more easily and also brings less discomfort for mummy. Newborns are often very sleepy and would fall asleep easily at the breast. Try to keep the baby awake while nursing to help build supply and to ensure that the baby is getting enough. Try rubbing the baby’s head, feet or massaging his/her back while nursing to prevent him/her from sleeping. For more information, you can refer to this article: www.fitpregnancy.com/baby/breastfeeding/first-48-hours-after-birth