Find Out about Breastfeeding Talk with your doctor during pregnancy about breastfeeding. Ask friends about their experiences and how much they enjoyed it. You may also want to contact the local La Leche League, an organization that encourages and promotes breastfeeding. It offers help to women who may be having trouble getting started with breastfeeding. Give them a call if you need information or support.
Some women have trouble breastfeeding because of inverted nipples.
This happens when the nipple retracts inward instead of pointing outward. If you have inverted nipples, it is possible to breastfeed. Plastic breast shields are available to wear under clothing to help bring out an inverted nipple. Some doctors also recommend pulling on the nipple and rolling it between the thumb and index finger. Some women find wearing a support bra very helpful in the last few weeks of pregnancy.