It can also help the uterus return to its pre-pregnancy stage more quickly than if the mother was not breastfeeding. Many women lack experience and background with breastfeeding. Perhaps their mothers and aunts didn't breastfeed, so there may not be a strong support system there. All babies are different. Some of them take a little longer to get the hang of breastfeeding, and that can be discouraging to new mothers.
Most women are physically able to breastfeed, but they lose confidence when they get home.
We offer help if they need it. If we have to go to the woman's room every time they breastfeed, we'll do it. And we're here to help after the mother and baby go home, as well. Julie instructs a special class of breastfeeding several times each year at Saint Anthony's Hospital. She and other staff members are constantly expanding their knowledge on the latest information regarding breastfeeding.