Breastfeeding for New Moms

Q. I am having difficulty nursing my new baby. What can I do?

A. Contact a lactation consultant! When I had difficulty with my son I contact a lactation consultant and her help and knowledge was invaluable.  You can find a lactation consultant near you here: http://www.ilca.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3337

This article also has some great information about overcoming breastfeeding refusal.

Q. Where can I get support?

A.  Le Leache Leaque helps mothers worldwide breastfeed with mother-to-mother support.  You can find a local chapter here: La Leche League (LLL)