Are the Most Important People in the Mothers Life Supportive of Her Breastfeeding?
A breastfeeding mother needs a lot of support from her spouse and family. If she lacks a network of support, it becomes easier for her to give up breastfeeding. First, she can seek the help of friends who have breastfed and provide the necessary information to her family (her mother, for example, or her husband) who may be opposed to her continuing her breastfeeding. As it is part of raising a child, breastfeeding also “takes a village” to implement. Most well meaning friends and family usually want the best for the baby as well and may genuinely not know the benefits of breastfeeding. A mother can arm herself with knowledge and research and cite these to gain the support of the people she trusts. Should a Breastfeeding Mom Ask for Help From Lactation Counselors or Doctors? A breastfeeding mother can’t breastfeed all on her own. Ideally, she should have taken a breastfeeding class prior to giving birth. She usually needs support from people who know how to properly position and latch t
