For Mothers

Section I: Can breastfeeding work for me?

• What’s so great about breastfeeding? - Includes benefits of breastfeeding for infant and mother.
• What about my life? - FAQ for life and work questions.
• Breastfeeding - Glad you Asked! - Questions and responses for informed infant feeding choice.
• Care of me - True/false for “urban myths” about breastfeeding with explanations

Section II: Who will support me while breastfeeding

• Dads are needed for breastfeeding - Ways to include the father in breastfeeding
• How can we work this out together? - Interactive questions for a facilitated discussion with mom and dad.

Section III: Let’s get started breastfeeding

• All about Latch - say no to pain
• Three to four day postpartum breastfeeding checklist – a preview and resource list (Download Steps to Success Checklist)
• Is my baby getting enough - how to make milk (download refrigerator magnet)

Section IV: Hang in there – It’s only temporary

• Do the first two weeks last forever - Common problems and solutions for the first two weeks in Q/A format
• Am I stuck here or is it bonding? - Interactive questions and responses for a discussion on postpartum feelings

Additional Support Items

• Magnets - Create and hand out a refrigerator magnet.
• Nursing pads and bras - Mothers with limited resources are very pleased to receive these as small gifts.

Resources

• Hold Me Mom
• Holding Your Baby for Breastfeeding ("How to Breastfeed" ODH 3988.23 (rev 3/11))
• Helping Your Baby to Latch On ("How to Breastfeed" ODH 3988.23 (rev 3/11))
• Four Steps to a Great Latch
• Hand Expression ("How to Breastfeed" ODH 3988.23 (rev 3/11))
• How to Pump Your Breast Milk
• Storing Your Breast Milk