What is breastfeeding? Breastfeeding is the process of feeding an infant or young child milk from the mother's breasts. It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed your infant for the first six months of life. You may still breastfeed your child after six months while beginning to introduce new foods to their diet. Most mothers breastfeed their child up until the age of two. For the first few days after delivery, colostrum will be the first milk you produce. Colostrum is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein & immunity factors. Approximately three to five days after delivery, colostrum transitions into white breast milk. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for the growth and development of your infant. Is breastfeeding hard to do? For the first few weeks, mothers may find breastfeeding hard to do. With practice, many mothers are able to master the skill of breastfeeding. If you continue to have difficulties with breastfeeding after three weeks, contact your physician or a lactation consultant. It may also be beneficial to join a breastfeeding support group. How often do I breastfeed my infant? Infants should be breastfed every two to three hours for the first two weeks of life. This can become tiring for mothers but keep in mind that your infant will increase his/her eating at each feed;therefore, the number of feeds will decrease. If your infant shows signs of hunger, such as sucking on their hand, then breastfeed your infant.