Barb, when would you recommend attending a class (ie how long before the birth) I saw on the ABA site that the membership is 12months so wanted to try and leave it to join as close to bubs due date as possible
I have very sensitive fair skin and was 'warned' that I would 'have problems' with my nipples. Thanks to the excellent class I did pre-baby (that didn't suggest using a toothbrush - ouch! - or cream), and the ABA's book, attachment was a breeze and my nipples were fine. I did have to get used to the sensation, but it wasn't painful. I did the class only a few days before DD was born, but I read the book earlier.
(I used a lanolin cream for a few days after an inadvertent grazing of one nipple (but that was due to spinal fluid leak and inability to sit up - whole other story!) and I did think it was useful then.)
I would say, do the class early in the last trimester - don't leave it till the last minute just in case you go into labour early - with a prem baby you'll need that inorfmation and support even more.
Many mothers join ABA for several years anyway - conside taking out a 2 yr membership - it's only $95 for two years. You will get to enjoy all those great shopping discounts when you need them most during pregnancy. And, go along to a group meeting before you have the baby. I always find that at ABA meetings mums are honest about what to expect, but in a supportive and encouraging way - not "the horror stories" that are normally dished out.
Well there you go... I didn't even know about 2 year memberships! Thanks Barb & Jennifer. I will look into joining now and then I can start booking into meetings etc... life is starting to get hectic for me!
Where do they do these classes? I'm out in the Hunter Valley and I don't drive atm. What sort of things do they teach? I know how to breastfeed, I just got badly damaged because DD chomped rather than suckled.
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