Following your baby's lead when it comes to their hunger. Look for actions such as rooting reflex, chewing or sucking on their hands or fingers. Early feeding cues or signs such as stirring, mouth opening and closing, turning their head or seeking/rooting, indicate the best time to feed. Mid cues are actions such as stretching, increasing physical movement and hand to mouth. Late cues are actions such as crying, agitated body movements, their colour is turning red. Often baby will need to be calmed first before the feeding can begin. Photos courtesy of: Signs of hunger | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government

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Collecting Colostrum While You’re Pregnant.

The nurse will give your baby two medications within the first hour after birth. During birth, your baby’s eyes may be exposed to bacteria that could cause an infection. An antibiotic called erythromycin is put into each of your baby’s eyes to prevent him or her from getting an eye infection. Your baby will also need Vitamin K to prevent bleeding problems. Vitamin K is given as a needle in your baby’s thigh.

The nurse will give your baby two medications within the first hour after birth. During birth, your baby’s eyes may be exposed to bacteria that could cause an infection. An antibiotic called erythromycin is put into each of your baby’s eyes to prevent him or her from getting an eye infection. Your baby will also need Vitamin K to prevent bleeding problems. Vitamin K is given as a needle in your baby’s thigh.