Responsive breastfeeding means feeding is not timed and is not just for nutrition, but also for love, comfort and reassurance between both baby and mother. If you need to, feed your baby for whatever reason; for example, if you would like to reconnect with your baby or them with you, if your breasts are full or you need to pop out and you would not be able to feed whilst you are out.
Your baby needs you to respond to their feeding cues. Waiting until they cry for food will make it more difficult to breastfeed them.
For successful breastfeeding, you need to feed your baby whenever they ask, and for as long as they want at each feed. In the first few weeks you will get to know your baby and settle into a feeding pattern. This becomes easier over time.
Have a look at this lovely video on Baby Led Feeding, from The Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative website.
