Preparing to breastfeed

Thinking about how you want to feed your baby is just as important as preparing for her birth and arrival. To help make a decision, many families want more information about breastfeeding, how to initiate it, and the potential challenges involved. The following pages provide useful information to help you prepare for breastfeeding.

• Making the decision to breastfeed
• A learned skill
• Starting milk production: the first few days
• Ways to make breastfeeding easier
• Common concerns and possible problems
• The importance of a support network