Why should expectant mothers take the time to learn about breastfeeding during pregnancy? "All of the women in my family were successful at breastfeeding.. So, it should come natural for me too.. If I have a question I'll just ask one of my aunts or my mom." These are just a few of the thoughts that entered my mind early on in m y pregnancy with my daughter and I have a feeling I'm not alone. In fact, I know I'm not. I don't think it ever occurred to me to take a breastfeeding class and sadly I've heard similar statements from my peers. I thought because my mother breastfed me for thirteen months and my siblings for nearly a year, it would be no different for my baby and me. Boy, was I mistaken. Even though I fell in love with nursing my daughter and she latched on eagerly, I was still met with challenges. I am so fortunate to have had the encouragement of my family, but unfortunately the breastfeeding knowledge that my providers held was minimal. Endin
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