I think it is sad that people are getting offended about pro breastfeeding information and discussions. I am now getting to the point that I think I should remove my ticker in case it offends anyone. I hate being made to feel ashamed that I managed breastfeed.

I had a lot of troubles with breastfeeding to begin with, mostly due to the nature of Maggie's birth. We did manage to overcome them though, but it was not easy, it is something I do not want to go through again. Anyway one of the biggest problems I encountered was that most breastfeeding information focused on the following:
  • How to express
  • How to store EBM
  • Benefits of breastfeeding

It was not until I got home and had the first visit from the MCHN at 1 1/2 weeks that I was actually given a brochure on how to attach. The brochure was fantastic and gave step by step instructions with pictures. Where was this brochure in the hospital? It would have saved me so much confusion and pain.

Also what does not help is the conflicting information of the use of breast shields etc I had to resort to them, luckily that move was supported and encouraged, but I wonder what would have happened if I had a MCHN who advised against them