Any moms with other kids breastfeed?

Question

I want to breastfeed.  I don't want to take a class.... Any advice on pumping & feeding?  I need to know how pumping will work when I go back to work

Answer

Why don't you want to take a class? I can't stress enough the importance of having good support if you want to breastfeed. It's hard! If you're with a midwife they will provide some breastfeeding support early on but an OB won't be much help. You will also probably get follow up from a public health nurse after you go home and they can also point you towards resources but you still have to be somewhat proactive and ask for help when you need it.

My advice would be to look into what resources are available to you before baby comes. Look for a lactation consultant or at very least a local la ledge league group that you could join if you need help. And if you struggle even the slightest with breastfeeding in the hospital, call a lactation consultant and make a first appt ASAP. It's really important to get issues worked out fast because those first days are stressful and it's really easy to give up if you feel alone and don't know what to do.

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If you don't want to take a class, I highly suggest arming yourself with information! kellymom is a great site with tons of breastfeeding information. Don't be afraid to seek the help of La Leche League. They will come to your house to help you latch your baby and learn to use your pump. Pumping at work is different for everyone, but it is recommended to pump as often as you feed your baby. For a newborn, that's generally every two hours.

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I really recommend seeking advice from professionals, if not in person then online. Kellymom dot com is a great resource! There's just too much information spread mom to mom so to ensure you meet your breastfeeding goals, chat with a lactation educator/counselor or consultant.

An example: a friend is a university professor and had to go back to work at 3 weeks post partum. She got
advice to pump as much as possible - to keep your supply up, you MUST pump all the time. Well, she did and ended up with a massive oversupply. Like, pumped 100 oz a day (which is way way more than any baby needs).
Pumping ruled her life, and she had so much milk that her baby stopped nursing and just took bottles (which wasn't part of her goal). Well-meaning advice from a friend gone totally wrong.

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Maybe check out breastfeeding usa or a local le leacha meeting. Both offer free phone support and usually in person support. It isn't a class more a ton of breastfeeding moms coming together to help and support each other.

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I pumped and breastfed so I bought the freezer bags for breastmilk. I just pumped in the morning and evening

Any moms with other kids breastfeed?

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