How to Get Your Breastfeeding Relationship Off to a Good Start
By Summer Minor, published Feb 26, 2007
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The first thing you should do is find support before the baby is born. Find local groups such as the La Leche League that specialize in supporting breastfeeding. Seek out other mothers who have breastfeeding experience to share. Here is a tip: find mothers who are either still breastfeeding or who weaned their children recently, they will often remember the experience and have more recent advice than a mother who stopped nursing years ago. Look online as well. There are many great online communities that help women and provide support. If you do not have local support an internet group may be even more important for you.
Next you should talk with you pediatrician about breastfeeding. When you are interviewing prospective pediatricians for your child ask them their stance on breastfeeding. I have been shocked time and again to hear mothers talk about the incorrect information they were told about breastfeeding from their child's doctor. Make sure you find a doctor that follows the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines on infant nutrition. Also, look around the waiting and exam rooms. Pens, clipboards, posters, and decorations are often provided to doctors by companies as free marketing. If you see a lot of items promoting infant formula companies then it is not likely that the doctor will support you in any issues should arise.
How to Get Your Breastfeeding Relationship Off to a Good Start
Finding support can help your breastfeeding relationship be successful.
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