Tips for successful breastfeeding

One of the many decisions an expectant mother makes is whether to breastfeed her baby. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for mother and child but whether it is right for you is a very personal decision. Talking to your doctor and the baby’s pediatrician before the birth may help. See if your birth hospital has classes for expectant and new parents that include breastfeeding information. Medical experts including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend breastfeeding...