As a whole, our society prefers to think that breasts are for filling out bikinis, not feeding our young. Some women worry about whether they'll be able to nurse after a Cesarean section, while others are concerned about providing enough milk for their babies. Some new moms are worried about pain, while still others are just plain anxious about the whole process. It may help to know that most of these concerns can be promptly alleviated with just a little background knowledge, encouragement, and pointers from experienced mothers and health professionals knowledgeable about breastfeeding. And by being informed beforehand about the benefits of nursing, the intricacies of good positioning for feeding, and how to cope with common problems, you too can make the true modern-miracle of nursing be a beautiful, healthy experience for you and your baby.
Pregnant women are welcome at the meetings, which can be real eye-openers.
You'll find tremendous support online too. Visit the Breastfeeding Community. This is time well spent in the waiting room during your prenatal visits. To help sway you, high-savings coupons will arrive in your mail. Instead, give the formula to your local food bank, and put the coupons with the formula that's for sale at your grocery store.