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Common breastfeeding mistakes and how to fix them
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You've probably seen mothers who make breastfeeding look easy. They do it in line at the grocery store, baby tucked into their elbow, and deftly handling their older kids. They do it so well, you hardly even notice that they're nursing a baby.
And then there are the rest of us. Statistics show that 74% of new mothers try breastfeeding, but three months later nearly half of those women have quit. By the time babies reach six months, only 11% of mothers are still nursing. Why? Because it can be hard, and mistakes are commonplace that can make it even more difficult or even painful. To help new moms get past those first few hard weeks, a mom who's been there has compiled five of the most common breastfeeding mistakes and how to remedy them. Addressing these issues may not make you more graceful at breastfeeding, but it will ensure a happy nursing relationship between you and your baby!
And then there are the rest of us. Statistics show that 74% of new mothers try breastfeeding, but three months later nearly half of those women have quit. By the time babies reach six months, only 11% of mothers are still nursing. Why? Because it can be hard, and mistakes are commonplace that can make it even more difficult or even painful. To help new moms get past those first few hard weeks, a mom who's been there has compiled five of the most common breastfeeding mistakes and how to remedy them. Addressing these issues may not make you more graceful at breastfeeding, but it will ensure a happy nursing relationship between you and your baby!
