Get inspired
Talk to a friend or relative who enjoyed
breastfeeding, or read up on celebrity
moms and everyday role models. Watch a
mom nurse and ask questions. Know what
motivates you - that special bond, fewer bottles
to wash, or fewer trips to the doctor for both of you!
Scope out spots to nurse so you can get out of the
house. Psych yourself up. You can do it!
Hit the ground running
Aim for a good latch within an hour of birth
and get a pro to help you; pain is not okay!
Your baby is programmed to go straight
from birth to the breast, both for comfort
and colostrum - so weighing, tests, and
relatives can wait. Snuggle up: skin-to-skin
contact boosts your supply and cues baby to latch
well. Demand pasteurized, screened donor milk if a
supplement is medically required.
Prepare in advance
Treat breastfeeding like planing a wedding,
or interviewing for a job. Take a class, join
or create a support group and interview
lactation consultants
(just in case). Enroll your
spouse - their support is key. Make sure
your
employer understands that breastfeeding
equals fewer sick days, less turnover and higher
employee morale. You and your baby are worth it.
The benets of breastfeeding
last a lifetime!
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Breastfeeding Tips
Reaching your personal breastfeeding goals
Beat the "booby traps"
Have a game plan for any bumps along
the way. Make sure your ob-gyn, hospital and
pediatrician are truly breastfeeding friendly. Ask
about their breastfeeding success rates! Find local
resources - think expert coach and cheering squad
to reach your personal best. Remind nosey bodies
and naysayers that we know more now, as with seat
belts and sunscreen. Remember, almost all women
can breastfeed successfully, and 95% of problems are
easily solved with the right help.
Get in the groove
Remember, the rst few days and weeks
are a learning curve, but like riding a bike,
you'll get the hang of it soon. Keep
phone numbers of your support
group and top lactation
consultants handy, and get
help immediately if you
have any pain. Ask friends
and family to bring a meal
or watch the baby while
you nap, set small,
manageable goals
and acknowledge
yourself.
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