With DD we had terrible troubles and I ended up expressing full time. I figured hospital would teach me everything. Unfortunately they didn't!!!
So today at nearly 32 weeks pg I went to the ABAs breastfeeding education class. It was great!! I sooo wish I'd done it with DD. The hospital I had her was so not baby friendly, she was taken away, wrapped up no skin on skin ( and I didn't know to ask).
I have changed hospitals and they wont let u leave delivery until u have your first feed! So I am feeling more confident that we will be successful this time round.
I will be in here a lot for support too
Oh your new hospital sounds great! I'm glad you're feeling confident, that's half the battle I think. I had 2 failed attempts at BF with DS1&2, but DS3 is 14months and still going strong. The main differences were my determination for one! Much more education (a lot of thanks to BB) Also the ability to switch off and block out any wrong/outdated advice and negative comments.
If you've got the confidence and determination I think you'll do great!
Ooooh fantastic! I went to a "baby friendly" hospital and they were very pro BFing and got skin to skin and my first BF in recovery after a CS. As a first time mum, I wouldn't have thought/known to ask plus was totally overwhelmed and I really appreciated them taking the lead after establishing my intention to BF. Good luck with the birth and congrats on the exclusive expressing - it's hard work!!
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