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Question about resources for BF

lissa339lissa339
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Hey all,

 I'm finding that the pregnancy resources I have aren't particularly good when it comes to the topic of breastfeeding.  Was wondering if any of you who already have children have any suggestions for things to read on this topic? 

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  • Gingersnap_mamaGingersnap_mama

    Here are a couple websites I found helpful when I BF DD:

    kellymom.com and breastfeeding.com

    Hope this helps!

     

    ETA: I went to go see what the name of the book that I read off and on was.  It's called The Nursing Mother's Companion.  I see there is a new edition now too.  It was a very helpful book.

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    I haven't read it yet, but I bought The Complete Book of Breast Feeding.  I got it for $2.50 when Border's was going out of business.  It looked like the best of the various different breast feeding books they had available.
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    Kellymom.com

    https://www.llli.org/ 

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  • fyziksgirlfyziksgirl member

    My MIL, who breastfed 6 kids for extended periods of time, sent me a copy of "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" when she found out I was pregnant. She said it was a much treasured companion for her. It's put out by La Leche League. I'm not sure if I'll read it or if it's really up my alley...LLL seems to be very closed-minded and grasping at anything that supports their stance (everyone should EBF no matter what because it is nothing but amazing) while ignoring anything to the contrary. From reviews on Amazon it seems the book is more about why you should BF and encouraging you to do it rather than telling you actually how to.

    So I guess I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but I haven't read it. I'd be curious if others have and what they thought? I'm a little scared to read it, because I don't want a really patronizing/pushy attitude blasted at me about BFing that would be hard to shake. I'm interested to see what others recommend!

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  • pinkmoonlightpinkmoonlight member

    No one in my family has ever BF a child until me. That being said the resource that I found most helpful was taking a breastfeeding basics class through the hospital that I delivered at. The ladies on the breastfeeding board and kellymom.com are also good places to go. I did not read any books.


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  • jnicolen1jnicolen1 member

    i think its great that you are looking into this early.  my mother always acted like breastfeeding was easy, but most women have at least some challenges.  my breastfeeding class was useless..not all are, but you never know.  they never even mentioned growth spurts or how to deal with them.

    best website ever...totally saved me:  kellymom.com      

    books: "nursing mothers companion", "womanly art of breastfeeding", "making more milk" (if you have supply issues).

    happy reading!

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  • ECUGirl2004ECUGirl2004 member

    I just wanted to chime in and say don't be afraid of LLL. I always hear these bad things about them, but when I was nursing my son, the LLL I interacted with was nothing but supportive. You can go to some meetings while you're pregnant and get a feel for them, and learn a lot. It's also helpful because then you already have a support network in place when the baby is born. LLL leaders will meet with you and give you advice for free. It can be very comforting to have someone experienced to talk to in the beginning.

    That said, I'm sure there are very hard core BF people in LLL. But they're certainly not ALL like that, and there may be several groups near you, so you can pick one you feel the most comfortable with.

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  • kami1977kami1977 member
    imageECUGirl2004:

    I just wanted to chime in and say don't be afraid of LLL. I always hear these bad things about them, but when I was nursing my son, the LLL I interacted with was nothing but supportive. You can go to some meetings while you're pregnant and get a feel for them, and learn a lot. It's also helpful because then you already have a support network in place when the baby is born. LLL leaders will meet with you and give you advice for free. It can be very comforting to have someone experienced to talk to in the beginning.

    That said, I'm sure there are very hard core BF people in LLL. But they're certainly not ALL like that, and there may be several groups near you, so you can pick one you feel the most comfortable with.

     

    I totally agree with this post.   I started attending meetings while pregnant and it was one of the best things I did while pregnant.   I was able to find a very pro breastfeeding peditrician though a member.   I really liked the meetings, but you just need to be open to taking what works for you and your family and leave the rest behind.

    I  just read the new The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and it goes much more into how to Breastfeed and deal with issues.   Also each chapter in the new edition has a list of other resources so if you had a supply issue there is a list of books and websites where you can find more information.   It is a great basic resource.   I read the Dr. Sears Breastfeeding book and it was basically the same as what he had in the pregnancy book and the baby book, not worth the money in my opinion.

    I also think if you can find the time attend a breastfeeding class with your husband at the hospital you deliver at.  It's a good review and good for DH to hear if he's not into reading the books.

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    I also think if you can find the time attend a breastfeeding class with your husband at the hospital you deliver at.  It's a good review and good for DH to hear if he's not into reading the books.

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    Even though the class wasn't all new to me (having read a lot, and having help from my mom) it is extremely useful to take a class and bring your SO along!

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