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Be Prepared for Breastfeeding

5/1/2022

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Nursing works better when you are prepared. Both Mom and baby are learning how to work together to have successful nursing.  Even if Mom has nursed a baby before, there is a learning curve because her newborn hasn't nursed before. 

I have some suggestions of things you can do before baby is here to be prepared for breastfeeding.
  • Attend a few La Leche League meetings to learn more about nursing and connect with other nursing Moms
  • Read books on breastfeeding.  I recommend The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins, and The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessenger.
  • Check out online resources on breastfeeding.  I like kellymom.com, llli.org, and ibconline.ca.
  • Watch videos of babies breastfeeding.  I highly recommend the videos on ibconline.ca.
  • If you have friends or family who are nursing, ask them if you can watch them nurse their baby and ask them questions about what helped them with nursing.
  • Attend a class on breastfeeding. Some hospitals offer classes, doulas and childbirth educators may also offer them as well.
  • Know what the local breastfeeding resources are in your area: lactation consultants, lactation educators, LaLeche League leaders.
  • Have access to a breast pump.  This can be a handy tool to soften your breast before baby latches on if you are dealing with engorgement.
  • Consider getting a pillow that has been developed to assist with supporting baby while nursing such as a Boppy.
 I hope you find something useful on my list to help you and baby on your nursing journey. 





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    Gail is a Certified Professional Midwife serving Manhattan, Junction City, Fort Riley and other areas in Kansas.  


    When Gail is not occupied with birth work, she enjoys reading, quilting, baking, riding her motorcycle and spending time with family.
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