> Perhaps a more useful poster for the writer to have been looking at would
> have been one talking about how breastfeeding should be in the early days
> and where to get help if it's not?
>
> In Australia, at least, there is high initiation and then sudden drop off.
> Many/most/nearly all (not sure of stats) mums seem to already know how &
> why breastfeeding is good, perhaps it's time to make the push about what
> to expect and where to get help.
>
> Just pondering
Totally agree! Same situation in US, large initiation, precipitous drop
off. I always remember Chris Mulford saying a mom needs to know how to get
baby on and off, how to tell if baby is getting enough and who to call if in
trouble. Pat in SNJ
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