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Boot Camp Basics for Breastfeeding Success

By Shel Franco and Melissa Clark Vickers, IBCLC

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Following Calandro's advice to create a positive attitude about breastfeeding before Baby arrives will leave you with much more than information – you will develop realistic expectations, and you will build a support group in the process.

"Establishing a support network ahead of time is important, but not because breastfeeding is so difficult that moms need all the help they can get," says Melissa Clark Vickers, MEd, IBCLC, a certified lactation consultant in Huntingdon, Tenn. "Women naturally seek other women for help, advice and a pat on the back that comes best from one who's 'been there, done that.' Breastfeeding is just another opportunity for sharing and bonding with other women. Not only do they learn tips and techniques from the 'pros,' but they also build a network for help if there are problems."

You should also locate an international board certified lactation consultant in your area. They are the "true" lactation experts. (Some lucky babies are able to claim an IBCLC for their pediatrician or family doctor, too.) Getting in touch with an IBCLC before birth will save you from scrambling after birth, if you should need to have questions answered.

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Once you have a support network – and a positive breastfeeding attitude – in place, it's time to tackle the technicalities.Clark Vickers has answered a few of the most common – and critical – questions about breastfeeding. Knowing and understanding these answers puts you one step closer to success:


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