She can follow these steps offered by the Office on Women’s Health and check with her healthcare provider or a lactation counselor if these don’t help:
- Make sure the baby is latched on and positioned well.
- Breastfeed often and let your baby decide when to end the feeding.
- Offer both breasts at each feeding. Have your baby stay at the first breast as long as he or she is still sucking and swallowing. Offer the second breast when your baby slows down or stops.
- Avoid giving your baby formula or cereal in addition to breast milk, especially in the first 6 months of life. Your baby may lose interest in your breast milk, and your milk supply will decrease. If you need to supplement your baby’s feedings with more milk, try using a spoon, cup, or a dropper filled with pumped breast milk.