Regarding the mom who seemed to be very needy and somewhat convinced that
breastfeeding might not go well, again. Some things to ask/suggest/look
for: does she have any time alone with the baby? How much help is she
getting around the house? How did she react after the birth of her other
children? Maybe a play group would be helpful. LLL meetings/counselor
would be great. Just someone to check in on her every day for a few
weeks. Check for PPD. Just because she wasn't depressed (or states she
wasn't) with the her other children doesn't mean it can't happen. Can
she hire a babysitter/mother's helper? It's summer, so there might be
some kids hanging around who can help. I know I would be taken off in a
straight jacket if I didn't have my fabulous sitter 2 afternoons/wk.
Some people just have a really hard time asking for help and it needs to
be offered. JMHO.
Johanna Berger, LSW
Breastfeeding Counselor
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