How can I keep my newborn awake while breastfeeding?

Here are some tips to keep a newborn awake during feedings: - burp and switch breasts often - change diaper half way through a feeding - rub, massage or tickle feet, toes, hands and/or underarms - stroke face - talk or sing to baby - stroke baby's spine or walk your fingers up baby's spine - use a lukewarm washcloth and wipe baby’s face/neck during feeding - blow gently into baby's face - talk to baby - remove baby’s clothes and have some skin-to-skin contact - sit baby upright since this is a hard position to fall asleep in - make us of Crown Reflex- Dance your fingers on the crown of baby's head (firmly but not hard). This helps to lengthen feeds by keeping baby sucking and swallowing. - make use of Palmar Reflex- massage baby's palms in a circle with your thumbs. Do this for up to a minute if needed to help baby open his mouth and get ready to nurse. My friends often used the burping and massaging methods. The palmer reflex works for most as well. For more tips and information, you can refer to this article: http://www.mybabysleepguide.com/2010/02/sleepy-newborns-tips-to-keep-baby-awake.html