Hi
I think what you said barb bout hospital is definetley what happened to me 12 years ago when i had dd, i was not confident at breast feeding and straight after having dd she had trouble with attachment, i was so sore even after a day of feeding. I was determined to keep trying but it seemed every time she needed a feed and i asked for help (which was a big thing for me as i usually dont want to bother anybody) everyone was busy. When the time came to leave hospital i thought i might be more comfortable and relaxed at home so i never told anyone how much trouble i was having, and the first night home all we did was cry, dd wouldnt attach properly and i was in so much pain. I battled on for awhile and when the mchn came to visit she said abruptly " ohh she doesnt even know how to attach properly", why are you holding her that way you need to hold her head, gee your making things too difficult, she made me feel like i was a failure. When she left i went to the chemist and bought formula. I cant believe how much what one person can say to you affects your life. This nasty woman is still a mchn today, and i have heard from a number of people that have been cared for by her that she is a lovely lady, well i am not sure if i just got her on a bad day or what but she ruined my breat feeding, and i was still anxious about feeding now 12 years later, and i think this might be why i have issues with it. Cheekymonkey i agree with Barb i think you should see someone whilst pregnant to get you ready for this bub, i wish i had and maybe then i would have had the confidents this time around.