Believe in the Power of Breastfeeding Support

Fill your cup...find encouragement...gather wisdom...Breastfeeding support is power. It is powerful. It embraces those who are hurting and those who are sailing smoothly. The power of breastfeeding support to alter one's journey of infant feeding can mean so many things: finding answers to challenges, learning how to wean peacefully, finding comfort in sharing experiences with others nurturing young babies, understanding the facts about what is happening to your and your baby's bodies, creating peaceful transitions to other feeding methods, building strong friendships, uncovering a passion for supporting others in their lactation journeys...Never underestimate the power of what breastfeeding support can mean to someone. One of the most powerful things we can do as lactation care providers is to consistently share with everyone, especially those who are pregnant and those who have new babies, how much of a difference breastfeeding support can make. They may have read or heard things that make them feel anxious about seeking help, or they may feel it's a luxury for people other than themselves. Whether it's peer support or a consultation with a skilled lactation provider, breastfeeding support is meaningful.
*For some people, it is exciting to have somewhere to go on appointment day or breastfeeding support group day! For others, it can feel overwhelming to imagine getting things together to get out of the house, go somewhere you've never been with your brand-new baby, and sit with people you've never met to talk about one of the most intimate things you've ever done. Let us hold space for those who cannot find that energy today and work to welcome them warmly when they do.