Last night we took a breastfeeding class at the hospital. The instructor was super nice and very informative. I think we retained a fair amount of what she was teaching us, but mostly we learned that we have a lot to learn. Thank goodness for the nurses and lactation specialists at the hospital. While we're there we get one free consultation from a specialist and we have the option to pay a small fee if we want to see her again. The nurses, of course, are there to help the whole time. If anything, knowing the basics will make us that much more confident for when we have to do it for real...in ten days. Oh, don't even get me started.
We got a funky doll to practice some nursing positions on (see photo). Brandon really took a liking to her. Ours was the one of the left - doesn't she look like me? The instructor taught us a good position for women who have just had c-sections, which I'm sure will be very helpful. We were told that it is important that we talk to our OB and request that I see Sunny as soon as possible after the birth so we can start breastfeeding. According to her, the longer you wait the harder it is to get started. I like that she told us that if we really want breastfeeding to be successful it can be. It may take time and hard work, but with help and guidance it can be accomplished. AND that if you do it right, breastfeeding should not hurt. Ever. Not even in the beginning. Nice to know. We'll get a list of names of lactation specialists when we're at the hospital and I know of a few boutiques in the area that specialize in breastfeeding. It will be comforting to have support once we get home.
2 comments:
I'm sure you'll be above average at breast feeding.
10 days is soon-o!
Are you going for the C-Section/Tummy Tuck all in one? Is that what Tori did? :)
My friend's mother, who is a lactation specialist, recommends the book The Nursing Mother's Companion by Huggins. She says it's the best -- and while I haven't had the chance to do a whole lot of comparison, I've found it to be really good. Plus, I'm only a few weeks ahead of you, and you can call me anytime to see if I've yet gleaned any wisdom from my brief experience :)
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