You may begin breastfeeding your baby for ten minutes on each breast, although some babies tire before this time is finished. Once your milk is in, your infant may nurse as long as he or she likes, and will need to nurse every two to three hours. Some babies nurse more often than others. Watch your baby for feeding cues such as mouthing, rooting and sucking motions.

Remember that breastfeeding works on a supply-and-demand system. The more your baby nurses, the more milk you will have. Conversely, the less your baby nurses, the less milk you will have. The process of the baby breastfeeding releases hormones which help you make more milk.