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The Second Time Around
Is Breastfeeding Easier with Your Second Child?
By Jennifer Hodges
Both Lori S. and Riedmueller say that while nursing their second children, they knew what to expect, that there was help available and that they knew how to get it. They also felt more comfortable and confident once nursing began. They knew what was normal, and what was not. Perhaps most important, they had learned from their lactation consultants the correct way to latch a baby.
In addition, both women were prepared for the nonstop cluster feedings that most newborns demand. They were not worried about Baby not getting enough milk because they had been through this before and knew that their newborns were nursing a lot to build up Mom's milk supply.
Albert recommends that nursing women surround themselves with a great support system. Being around "other women who have successfully nursed or are successfully nursing can be a wonderful source of support and inspiration," she says. "If a woman is having problems nursing, she needs to have someone show her how to do it. Speaking with a lactation consultant over the telephone regarding breastfeeding issues is really not the optimal way to achieve success. While breastfeeding is natural, it is a learned skill, and the best way to learn it is to be taught by successful breastfeeding mothers and breastfeeding professionals." Breastfeeding can be a joyous experience for both mother and child. If problems arise, it is very important that the mother seeks help from an experienced professional. Problems can be corrected if the mother is taught appropriate techniques. She can then use these techniques on her subsequent offspring to enjoy a pain-free nursing experience.
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