There are many different breastfeeding support groups out there. I’ve been a part of one or two myself and I’ve seen firsthand how much support there is, both from the mothers and the lactation consultants, and how much more important it is to have support. So I’m on the fence about which group to go to, but I’m not opposed to giving it a try.
I feel like most people who have breastfeeding issues don’t have the right support group to go to, but I think I might have stumbled into an awesome group that has been around for a while. Breastfeed Support International is the group that I found most helpful, and its a group I hope to be able to continue attending, thanks to our friend, and fellow blogger, Amy.
I’m glad this is happening, because while I have not been able to breastfeed, I’ve been to many support groups for people who have. Of course, support groups are different for every person, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Breastfeeding support groups tend to focus on support, but some of the groups I’ve been attending have been about the difficulties of breastfeeding and what to do. One of these groups was held in New York City, and it was actually really fun because I got to meet other women who were breastfeeding and who shared their experiences. I have been through the process myself many times, and my most recent experience was at a breastfeeding support group at a convention in Seattle.
I’ve been both a breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding parent, and I found that when I had a support group where I was the only woman there, it made it easy to get to know other women who were breastfeeding. I still hadn’t quite gotten the hang of breastfeeding in general, but I definitely got the hang of being a non-breastfeeding parent.
As with almost every other parenting topic, the process of breastfeeding is a lot like getting a child to eat. At first, it may seem like a lot of work, but once your child is accustomed to the process, breastfeeding becomes a lot easier. If you find that your child is a lot more comfortable with you being present, then you’ll enjoy breastfeeding a lot easier. You may not even have to think about it as much if your child is a little easier to breastfeed.
Because of the hormonal changes that are required to feed a baby, breastfeeding is very different from being a breastfeeder. While the human body is capable of producing milk, the process isn’t easy and can be quite unpleasant. Breastfeeding does NOT have to be uncomfortable, especially if the baby is very hungry and is making sounds in your ear that you can’t explain.
Some breastfeeding support groups seem to be more for new moms and others are for moms who have been there a while. The difference, though, is that the new moms are more likely to have to think about it and make a conscious effort to make it as smooth as possible. This is because the whole process of breastfeeding is a bit like learning to ride a bike. First, you need to learn how to get from Point A to Point B.
When you are breastfeeding, you don’t really need to talk to anyone. You just need to listen and make sure you’re not straining your body by trying to talk or make any movements that will put your baby at risk.
This is why I think the breastfeeding support groups don’t really help the new moms. They are more like group therapy sessions. And this is why they can help a lot of people but not a lot of moms. Because when you are breastfeeding, youre not really in a group. Youre just a woman and a baby. Which is why you have to pay attention to everything you say and do.