Yes, Breastfeeding has benefits. Haven't you heard?! Of course you have. There are literally over 100 benefits of breastfeeding, and more websites than that dedicated to telling you what they are. If you don't already know, I won't bog this page down with them individually, but I WILL say that you can read about the benefits here, here, here, here, and here. To name a few.
There are always challenges. I will let you in on a secret that most Lactavists don't want you to know....... Breastfeeding. Is. Hard. For many women. At least at first, and sometimes during the first few months even. It does not always come naturally. Help is often needed. And NOT from your Mother/Mother-In-Law/Sister/Aunt/Grandmother/RudeLadyAtTheStore. But from a professional Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), La Leche League Leader, or Breastfeeding Counselor. I have been 2 out of the 3 of those things, and have a local IBCLC I refer to for the ones that need a little more expertise than I have. There is so much information about positioning, diet, sleeping issues, tongue tie, expected behaviors, and more, that this page could take you all night to read. Instead, I will share with you the resources I go to for all things breastfeeding: Nancy Mohrbacher - www.nancymohrbacher.com She literally wrote the book on Breastfeeding. Her blog covers EVERYTHING you need to know. First days, skin to skin, pumping, problems, sleeping, swaddling, pacifiers, you name it. She co-wrote the La Leche League Book, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. She also wrote the enormous manual for IBCLC's and health care providers, as well as the best book I have read for new mothers yet - Breastfeeding Made Simple - 7 Natural Laws for Breastfeeding Mothers. Jack Newman - www.nbci.ca Otherwise known as the Grandfather of Breastfeeding Medicine, he is another definitive source for all breastfeeding questions and information. He has wonderful videos and articles on everything from positioning to SNS nursing systems, starting solids, common questions and problems, you name it. Takes a slightly more clinical approach than Nancy, he is nonetheless incredibly respected in the field, and an excellent resource. La Leche League International - www.llli.org Of course, we can't leave out the oldest international breastfeeding support organization!! With meetings and groups all over the world, their website has a plethora of articles and resources to help any breastfeeding mother. If you live in the Verde Valley, there is a local LLL Group that meets monthly. You can find information for them HERE. KellyMom.com A great resource for all things breastfeeding, and easy to search.
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