There are a few important things you need to know!
You want to make sure you are well armed for any obstacles you may come across when you're first starting out.

*Try to read as many books as you can about breastfeeding!
I read anything and everything I could get my hands on. Did you know that around 60% of women begin to breastfeed while in the hospital? BUT, most give it up after a few days or weeks because of their lack of information, support, and/or small problems that could easily have been fixed or prevented with help. This brings me to the next tip...

*Join a breastfeeding support group or the Le Leche League
This is so important bcause they will help you any way they can to keep your nursing relationship with your baby a positive experience. Unfortunatly, as in my case, many women do not know other breastfeeding mothers. Heck, I didn't even know of anyone who'd ever even attempted it! This is so sad. Most of us can't even go to mom or grandma for any quetions we may have.

*Don't shy away from breastfeeding because it *seems* hard, or too much work!
Actually, after the initial starting up period, breastfeeding is *so* easy! You never have to sterilize bottles, make formula, pack bottles when leaving the house, or warm up a bottle in the middle of the night! All you have to do is "whip it out" (*my* favorite line), I *almost* feel guilty around bottle feeding moms - it's *that* easy!!

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