My plan is to breastfeed Zach for 3-6 months. I know, from friends and my sister, how difficult breastfeeding can be - so I figured I'd take a breastfeeding course at the hospital. The course was last night. I even made Chris drive up and attend it too!
The course was from 6-7:30, cost $15 and there was only one other couple in there.
It was pretty much worthless. I had purchased a breastfeeding book several months ago so I've read about half of it (it's huge - with A LOT of information) - but I still felt like I could learn more from a class. I felt like the class was SOOOOOOO basic, and geared towards moms to be who didn't even realize their breasts could secrete milk to feed their newborn baby. It definitely makes me happy I didn't sign up for any other classes!!!
I also have the Nursing Mother's Companion Book, which was great! You can borrow it. I found it to be quite user friendly then the others. There are also some good videos on you tube that were also helpful. I know weird but there is a doctor that put them out & I am a visual learner. I just couldn't read anymore.
ReplyDeleteHonestly I think the best advice you can get comes from family and friends. And it takes some serious patience from you and your baby to master it. I breastfed and bottle fed for the first few months with my kids. Make sure you get a pump for those times you can't get him to eat but feel like your boobs are going to explode. LOL
ReplyDeleteI hope it works for you. My daughter was unable to breast feed. I am sure that you will be able to get any advice you need from family and friends.
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