First time mom wanting to breastfeed

kmb17 · July 2017

I would really like to try to breastfeed. Everyone in my family has used formula instead. So not sure on how to find the right breast pump for me. Any suggestions?

slaven · July 2017

@kmb17 Check with your insurance and see if they cover it. Then you can also check to see if your hospital offers breastfeeding classes and if there are an breastfeeding support groups or La Leche League groups in your area.

kissthesky32 · July 2017

Find someone - from a local chapter of La Leche League or a LC or your hospital's class or a local mom - to help you. You will have struggles and you will have questions and if you don't have support, there's a good chance it won't turn out the way you want.

amber0529 · July 2017

Yes, make sure you have a strong support system around you! I had so many issues and everyone around me was saying to just give him formula. But you could be a lucky one where breastfeeding is a breeze too. You just never know.

hillaryo14 · July 2017

@kmb17 I am also a FTM wanting to breastfeed. This is some info that may help.
If you know where you plan on delivering, they may offer classes and/or a lactation consultant. Ask your doctor for info on classes or support systems for breastfeeding. Mine had a brochure for classes offered through the hospital he delivers at. If you're delivering at a hospital, they may offer discounts for classes- I had to sign up for the free program to get the discounted rates.

I checked out my insurance plan website and found out that they cover a LC, and a breast pump. Hope this helps.

bcashaw · July 2017

Pretty sure theres already a thread about this that has lots of info!

mariposa_767s · July 2017

I second finding a good class through the hospital. There are a lot of local resources given through those classes. A strong support system is important. Also, kellymom.com is an awesome resource. Best of luck to you! As far as a pump, check insurance first. Then read reviews. I'd try to go with insurance first instead of buying an expensive one in case you don't respond well to a pump. Also, those nursing pads will be your best friend. I was a leaker and it can get embarrassing!

kaitlinliz · August 2017

@kmb17 did you find a class? I just registered for one through our hospital. I go in October so I hope baby doesn't come early, but I figure if he does come early I can still go and bring him with.

Abby7 · August 2017

Definitely find a local La Leche League or other breastfeeding moms group - BEFORE you deliver. With DD I just read a book (the LLL book The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding) and used the hospital lactation consultant and neither helped enough, so when I was having latching problems I was at a loss and overwhelmed and was pressured by the pediatrician to supplement. By the time I had given up and resorted to formula and (ineffective) pumping when she was about 2 weeks old, I then met a few local moms who were LLL members who had tons of great advice that, had I had that advice a few weeks prior, might have saved my breastfeeding.

mymulligan · August 2017

I took a class prior to birth but I would recommend finding a Lactation Consultant...your OB may have one or your Peds office. We used the LC at our Ped and she was so helpful! I credit her with our BF/Pumping success.

NYTino24 · August 2017

This post was a driveby. The original poster hasn't been back since the day it was posted.

Abby7 · August 2017

Good topic though...

kaitlinliz · August 2017

Our hospital has LCs on hand at delivery. They said she'll meet with me after delivery. In addition to going to the class a month before I'm due. I hope the LC from the hospital can help at home as well.

DungeonTrollMel · August 2017

You would think by third trimester time we would be mostly free from drive bys

kaitlinliz · August 2017

@DungeonTrollMel this was posted a while ago...I revived it.

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