To feed or not to feed the baby, and with what? while also trying to support breastfeeding?
I believe there are 4 vitally important rules to follow in regards to breastfeeding an infant specifically in the first month after delivery! ~I believe in a balanced approach to breastfeeding. The approach needs to make sense for the mother and her family at that particular time in their lives. I will always do my best to support a mother in her breastfeeding goals; however, I feel obligated to remind her of the different dynamic she must be willing to work with. For example; a young 25 year old Mother with a 3 year old, 14 month old twins and a newborn...all in diapers, with little family support, and very limited support from father of this new baby (who has to return to work shortly after baby is delivered) This mom has little time or energy to sit for hours with a newborn, working on breastfeeding....she is chasing, feeding, helping, cleaning and protecting 3 other small children! ~I believe that breastfeeding should be an enjoyable experience for BOTH mom and baby! Al