Where to start....

JamieK1882

Hi everyone, I'm Jamie, FTM due this Nov. I plan to breastfeed, but am looking for info on how to start. DH and I signed up for a breastfeeding class through our delivery hospital, but I'm looking for any helpful websites or blogs I can read to start gathering info. I appreciate any info!

hanafan36

I mostly get any info I need from here XD But try KellyMom, my second go-to resource. Also if you search 'breastfeeding' in pinterest, it usually yields some interesting facts and tips.

TheBorg7of9

I liked this article

https://kellymom.com/bf/normal/newborn-nursing/

bumpuser3155624

Do you have any family or friends that have bf? I liked asking friends for their advice too.

JamieK1882

No family/friends that BF, but will definitely check out the sites mentioned and lurk more here. Thanks!

CNYBride05

I also really wanted to be prepared ahead of time. Let me tell you - you can't. BFing is amazing, but can be really hard and there's nothing you can do ahead of time really.

I'd caution you not to buy a bunch of supplies ahead of time because you have NO idea how your body will be. Some people's milk comes in textbook day 2-3 and they leak like faucets and need breast pads, I never needed breast pads and have 3 boxes of them. I stocked up on Lanolin and hate the stuff. I had a Boppy and a twin BrestFriend. Didn't like either of them and just used throw pillows from the couch. Anything you need, you can get after the baby is born - Amazon and Diapers.com have really fast shipping or have someone run out to Target or WalMart to get stuff.

Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!

flcl

Good for you for learning about BF before baby comes.  I wish I took the time to do the same while pregnant as BF was tough for us in the beginning.  Like PPs mentioned, kellymom is great, The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding was also helpful, and this board is super supportive.  Best of luck!

chrinikki1

What helped me was watching on YouTube. FitMagazine's videos with Dr Korkey Harvey were what helped me the most. I also watched a ton of "how to" pump, store and BF videos so I knew what it all looks like. Apparently I am a visual learner.

I have heard TONS of horror stories and majority of moms totally scared the shit out of me with how hard BFing is/would be. I've learned this doesn't have to be the case so all my fear was such a waste of time. Take things day by day. Try to be well informed but know you'll never know how it's going to be or what to do until you're going through it. And- ask for help!! So many things have quick, easy solutions that I would never have known without asking!

Peanutz21

i had a lot of anxiety about BFing too - both my SILs couldn't BF for various reasons and my mom raised me and formula. 

babies r us offered a free BFing class that i took.  you could always call them and see if they offer it.  i didn't read any books but lots of online research.  this board also very helpful!!