A Mom's Guide to Mastering the Art of Comfort Nursing

By A Mystery Man Writer

Many moms are already familiar with the benefits of breastfeeding on demand, but there's another valuable nursing practice that may surprise you: comfort nursing! Comfort nursing, AKA non-nutritive sucking, non-nutritive breastfeeding, flutter sucking, or comfort feeding, is when a baby snuggles up to your breast for love, reassurance, and closeness, rather than only nursing for food. But don't be fooled, you are likely still going to release some breast milk and therefore transfer a little milk and calories to your baby from comfort sucking. You may have heard that comfort nursing is used to soothe a fussy baby, but it's much more than that! It is a powerful bonding tool for moms and their little ones. Comfort nursing is totally natural and instinctual for babies, and it plays a crucial role in their development and overall well-being. In this article