More Info on Breastfeeding Please

I have just finished reading your first publication of From Belly to Baby and congratulate you not only on the initiative itself, but on the thoughtful and informative way you have approached such topics as breast is best, what is a midwife and what is a doula. Important and relevant topics for expectant parents indeed.

If I may, I would like to suggest a topic for you to research and report on in a later issue. While there is plenty of information available in books and through other media on why a mother would choose to breastfeed her infant, parents also need to know that the first six weeks of nursing can be a difficult time while mum and baby learn together how to breastfeed. It is at this critical time that mothers must know that help and support are available to them. There are many community groups (e.g. La Leche League), online resource (e.g. Dr. Jack Newman) and individuals (e.g. board certified lactation consultants) to help mothers gain information, confidence, and ultimately a healthy breastfeeding relationship with their baby. I am certain that many new and expectant mothers would benefit from a handy resource guide (perhaps focusing on local resources in particular) to see them through the joys and challenges of breastfeeding their new baby.

Thank you and keep up the good work.

Katie Doyle, Chelsea, QC

Hi Katie,

We are thrilled you are enjoying From Belly to Baby! I agree that breastfeeding is often difficult, and that there needs to be more information made readily available to new moms before they give birth! We hope to be able to identify and compile the resources and information for new moms in each of our editions over time. Thank you for your feedback - we love to hear from you. Yours in Health, the team at From Belly to Baby.