What are some primary sources to learn about breast feeding?

Question

and also secondary?

i have got health visitor and doctor=1st

books=2nd

Answer 1

la leche league's website.

Answer 2

online info:

http://www.kellymom.com/ (i always look here first)

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T020100...

http://www.breastfeeding.com/

official policy:

http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi...

http://www.who.int/topics/breastfeeding/...

how to find an expert to help you:

http://www.llli.org/

http://www.ilca.org/

btw, i wouldn't consider your health visitor or doctor to be particularly informed about breastfeeding except in the most general sense.  your doctor did not take a breastfeeding class in medical school.  it's possible that you health visitor or doctor is also a certified lactation consultant, but it's not likely.  i often hear about doctors and nursing giving advice about breastfeeding that is contrary to the AAP or the WHO.

Answer 3

i found the best way was people i knew that had breast fed as they were able to give me advice on what worked for them and also show me some techniques.  

Answer 4

Try:

www.breastfeeding.com

a local lactation consultant (ask your doc or hospital)

look up the La Leche League online or locally

GOOD LUCK