Hello. I'm looking for some advice. I really struggled with breast feeding first time round - in fact pretty much never successfully fed at all. A myriad of problems - flat nipples, reduced supply, never properly latched on, complicated birth, etc. I tried loads of things - fenugreek, home visits from lactation consultant, loads of skin to skin, cranial osteopathy etc...I ended up expressing for a really long time and it nearly sent me over the edge.
I'm keen to avoid this feeling of hopelessness this time. I want to give it a proper go but also know that Im likely to give up sooner this time.
I asked my midwife today for some additional support and was met with a let's wait and see attitude. She was v dismissive of my worries.
So is there anything I can do to try to increase my chances of successful breast feeding? I'm 37 weeks.
thanks.
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What can I do to increase chances of successful breast feeding second time round?
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VacheEspanol · 04/02/2014 21:54
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