You sound very prepared and in a really good head space Miss E!

One thing I thought of reading your post - you can start expressing before the c/s if you like, that'll help the milk production hormones start And every little drop of colostrum will be fantastic to save for if you need it!

Have you thought about joining up with the ABA? You could start now, go to some meetings and talk to some other mums who may have been through a similar journey, or the breastfeeding counsellors - there will be (should be!) a counsellor at every meeting.

Membership isn't too expensive. You're always welcome to go along to a meeting or two before you decide to join so you can see if you "click" with the other mums too.

But even if you're not a member, the website has some great resources on BF after a c/s and you can always call the helpline - 1800 mum 2 mum - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether you are a member or not.

So if you are feeling stressed about something and aren't getting support from the MWs or you are at home out of the hospital bubble, please call and talk to one of the counsellors.