Postpartum

Preparing to Breastfeed Again After a Difficult First Experience

What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘breastfeeding’?

Is it joy? Happiness? Excitement? If you answered yes to any of these, I’m going to suggest this article might not be for you.

The things that come to my mind when thinking about breastfeeding are: anxiety, pain, guilt… just to name a few.

Being a first-time mother has so many difficulties and stresses. But the difficulties of breastfeeding can arise even before your baby is born.