If you ask any breastfeeding mother what is the one thing they recommend, they will all say...KNOWLEDGE IS KEY!! Most women are well prepared for birth. They've read all the books, talked to experts and attended classes to prepare themselves and their baby for a good, safe birth experience, an experience that only last a few hours hopefully!). But most women haven't spent 30 minutes preparing for the feeding and care of their infant, an experience that lasts years!
In order for breastfeeding to be successful applying this same kind of preparation is important. There's plenty of help available to you and you should take advantage of the expert advice, counseling, and group meetings that are available. For example, you can:
- Talk to your obstetrician and pediatrician. They can provide not only medical information but also encouragement and support when you need it most.
- Talk to your prenatal instructors and attend a breastfeeding class. Breastfeeding classes are usually offered by your local hospital. Attending a class can be very beneficial on the fact that they provide you with an actual visual aid of proper latch-on which is critical to your success in breastfeeding.
- Read all that you possibly can about breastfeeding. The more you read the more comfortable and confident you will be when you to breastfeed your baby for the first time.
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For other helpful resources see our list of Breastfeeding Resources.
Helpful Illustrations and Checklists
The following are aids that you might find helpful when preparing to breastfeed.
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