Breastfeeding
So you are having a child and you plan on breastfeeding. Seems a simple decision right? Take it from one breastfeeding mother to another, the decision may be an easy one, but in practical application it isn't as straight forward. That is not to say you can't be successful. I went back to work full time after my son was 3 months old and we continued breastfeeding until he self-weaned at 14 months. But in the beginning it was a struggle to get into the rhythm of breastfeeding. And during some of those growth spurts where he was nursing every few hours for days on end, I wasn't sure I was going to make it. But in the end I wouldn't trade the experience of being a breastfeeding mother for anything. I think my success was due in part to being well read on the subject, in part to the superb support I had from my husband and medical professionals and also from sheer determination. I hope to provide you with some links to information in order to assist you with your adventures in breastfeeding. Good luck!
Top Links
www.kellymom.com - Getting started, milk supply, latching problems, nursing strikes, medications, handling criticism, and milk expression, this website is a great place to start.
www.breastfeeding.com - This website has a great video archive, so if you can't understand the latch position described in a book, and that diagram just doesn't make sense, these videos will help.
La Leche League - This organization is the source of all support for breastfeeding mothers. Besides reference information, you can also locate a support group in your area of other breastfeeding mothers like you.