We are expecting our first and I am planning on breastfeeding! Is it absolutely necessary to take a breastfeeding class? My schedule is a little crazy and it's been hard to find a class that I can make. My doctor said not to worry about it because the nurses will show me but I wanted some more advice!
Re: Breastfeeding class
And breastfeeding is not all mental. Like I said, it is not just you. Half of the process is your baby. If he doesn't cooperate or can't do it, it may not work. Getting help is important though. My lactation consultant was the one that told me that she thought my son was not going to do it no matter what we tried. Her expert words helped me realize that it wasn't me failing. (Later on in his life we found out that he had many food and speech delays. I'm still grateful for that lactation consultant for giving me "permission" to give up since I felt so guilty about quitting.)