Im 14 Can I Breast Feed

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angel - June 2

i am 8 months pregnant and i want two know can i br___t feed my baby when it is born as i am only 14 i didnt think i would be able to !! i really want to as you can bond better with the baby and i have been told it is healthier for the baby as well please help me xxxxxx

 

michelle - June 2

Yes, you can b___stfeed. It will be easier if you find out as much about b___stfeeding now. Take a cla__s, buy a book, look up info online. It is really great that you are interested in b___stfeeding!

 

C - June 2

Yes, you can b___st feed. The only issue I see is if your family is not supportive. My sister had a baby at 17 and my mom did not support her b___st feeding at all. Breastfeeding is somewhat challenging at first so hopefully you'll have a wonderful support team in place.

 

Blair - June 4

Yes you can b___stfeed. It is not always an easy thing though. Being that you are so young get some information before hand. It is absolutely the best start you could give your baby! But it can be difficult, examples being, the baby latching on correctly, you feeling comfortale and finding a confortable position to nurse the baby, getting up at night as nursing babies typically eat more often, as newborns about every 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Just get informed now and realize that even if it seems difficult it is not because you are 14, it is difficult for many moms in the beginning and if you can hang in there it is well worth it!

 

hbmw - June 4

you can most definitely b___stfeed! sometimes it is a little hard getting started, because b___stfeeding is not the norm in our culture so we dont have a lot of b___stfeeding role models to learn from, but once you get it down, it is the easiest thing in the world and soooo much more convenient than formula. you can even pump so that others can feed your baby while you are away. it is recommended to feed your baby only b___stmilk until 6 months, when you can start solids, and then you can continue nursing as long as you feel comfortable, usually at least till one year but sometimes till 3 or 4 years old.

 

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