Without a doubt it is the lack of continuity and education. Also the main one that is missing, I feel, is the fact that no one ever gets to SEE a woman attach a baby and breastfeed anymore. Society expects us to cover up and you dont get to see a baby breastfeed generally, until it is your own. We are having our babies later so that means that our daughters dont get to see their mothers feed either. Our culture prevents us from learning from our peers.

I also feel that alot of carers believe that because you have breastfed one baby you will automatically know what to do with subsequent babies....not so....I am proof of that, with damaged nipples the second time around due to poor attachement. It is a learning process all over again with each new baby especially if there is a big age gap. Carers need to give every new baby and new mum or experienced mum follow up care with attachment and positioning

Cheers
Loretta Frino