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How can I tell if my baby is sucking properly?

Regular Suck-Swallow Pattern

Do you hear a regular suck-swallow pattern, with occasional pauses once your baby is well attached? A good let-down can be recognized by this pattern of sucking and is a good indication that your baby is getting plenty of your milk.

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