Breastfeeding prep and resources

Re: Breastfeeding prep and resources

• vvvvvfee member

  January 2015

  i took a breastfeeding class and didn't find it that helpful- it found it hard to digest/process the info on something i had never experienced before. IMO, you might be better off going to a BFing support group (there is probably one at your local hospital) or La Leche League meeting after your LO is born to get help troubleshooting or just to feel connected to other BFing moms.
  
  in general, i have found  to be more helpful than any one book.
  
  Kellymom- totally excellent reading on most every facet BFing, plus lots of links to more info
  
  Dr. Jack Newman- a breastfeeding expert, addresses a lot of common questions/misconceptions about breastfeeding on his Facebook page. he also has a lot of articles and videos on his website.
  
  the La Leche League Intl website has a lot of helpful articles
  
  the Milk Meg- blog by a lactation consultant/mom that addresses many common questions/problems, plus offers lots of encouragement
  
  LactMed and InfantRisk- great resources for researching the safety of drugs while breastfeeding
  
  one book i did really like was Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family. it came out when my DS was already a toddler, but it would've been great to have for help and reassurance with a newborn.
  
  GL! don't forget you can always come back to this board to ask questions once baby is here.
  

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• earichar23 member

  January 2015

  Kellymom.com is my BFing bible. I also took a class offered by my hospital that was somewhat helpful. See what your hospital offers. And get friendly with the lactation consultant if your hospital has one!

  
  

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