Preparation and planning is essential for anything in life that we desire a positive outcome.
- Evidence shows that comprehensive prenatal education increases successful and longer breastfeeding among women.
- Addressing personal concerns before birth has a significant impact on breastfeeding success.
- Barriers to breastfeeding can include personal thoughts and feelings.
- Influence of friends and family with strong opinions.
- Physiological concerns like breast size, nipple shape, previous breast procedures.
- Medical concerns such as infertility history, PCOS, diabetes, thyroid medication use, low milk supply history, and other medical factors.
- Situational concerns like returning to work, caring for other children, time management.
- Possible baby-related barriers.
- Prenatal colostrum collection is discussed as a proactive preparation technique.
- Goal is to provide a confident breastfeeding plan by addressing personal history and concerns.
