BF 'PEP TALK' For the Hospital ???

OK BF girls... Although I will have my pro-sister and a few LCs on staff at the hospital, the more info the merrier...

Refresh my memory and give me pointers and tips and tricks to getting a good start on this...

My problems last time were bad latch (never quite perfected it ) and also cracking, soreness, of course engorgement, and even shooting pains (which I thought were 'thrush' but were not). My bad habits were leaning in to the baby and not taking baby to boob, and just not latching properly and probably supplementing too soon...

What do you suggest about supplementing if I need to? What about the binky? Bottle?
Does your little one feed on both sides for each feeding or do you do one side per feeding and then switch off for the next time? (I do remember the rule of thumb to continue on the side you left off).... What else? *scratches head*....

Thanks.. I feel like Im getting back on a bike and need training wheels again..