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*LizziesLoops* · 07-03-2012, 08:11 PM

Hi everyone! I'm a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. For Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we're having a Moms meeting. We'll probably provide drinks & cookies (I'm thinking about making some lactation cookies ^_~) and have a Q&A session and a presentation on 1-2 topics. I was wondering if anyone here has some possible topics that you would enjoy hearing about if you went to a similar meeting. Most of the moms that would come to these will have babies under 6 months old.

Topics I was thinking of addressing:
Breastfeeding in Public
Position & Latch
Common Issues/Problems (blood/milk blisters, clogged ducts, mastitis, etc)

What do y'all think of these? Are there others you can think of? What would be your top 2 picks that you would want to hear about in your first 6 months of BF'ing? Do you have any great illustrative links for any of these topics?
Thanks!
Amy

twood80 · 07-05-2012, 12:43 PM

For mamas who already have babies, and those babies are <6 months, the topics you suggested all sound interesting. Other possible topics include:
-part time pumping/EBM bottle feeding for those moms going back to work, and information about working mom's support groups if there is one in your area
-phone numbers for certified lactation consultants and some problems the moms might encounter that would be worth phone calls
-other reputable resources (such as kellymom's website, books that are carried at the local library, etc)
-how to deal with decreasing supply due to AF's return
-what is NOT normal/needs help when BF
-benefits of continuing to breastfeed past 6-8 weeks, for mama and baby (ie don't give up!)
-debunking of myths
-why wait to introduce solids
-how long babies are physiologically programmed to expect to be nursed
-what to do to adjust when baby gets teeth (don't give up!)
-a few snappy comebacks for family/friends/acquiantences who are vocally anti-breastfeeding or anti-NIP, etc.

Hope you get lots of interested mamas.

Br2me · 07-06-2012, 08:49 PM

teh above post said it all!! all of that!!!

mamma_z · 07-07-2012, 06:22 AM

I like all the topics above. Perhaps you could mention how breastfeeding changes (gets easier and less constant ) as the baby gets older, and that it continues to be nourishing physically and emotionally for LO.

At 6 months or less, talking about nursing in public is great. I would also be interested in seeing a demonstration of babywearing for nursing on the go if you have any carriers/slings. I didn't like being tied down for such long periods of time in the early months.

*LizziesLoops* · 07-10-2012, 04:07 PM

Thanks for the topic help ladies! Does anyone have any funny or interesting short stories or ideas for icebreakers that would help lead into a breastfeeding conversation? I want it to be fun and interesting...not sitting in a "class" environment but I'm not sure how to achieve that...any ideas?

sweetpea101506 · 07-10-2012, 11:15 PM

I know this sounds odd, but tell them that it's ok if they aren't able to BF. With my 1st two children, I tried and tried and tried to BF. I bought a $350 Medela double electric pump, took supplements... everything. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get my milk supply up enough to feed my LO. I felt absolutely horrible and was constantly told that there is 'no such thing as not having enough milk'. I ended up formula feeding with both of my children (I gave up about 6-8 weeks after they were born, having to supplement with formula due to my lack of milk) and for the longest time, I felt like the worst parent ever.

Now, that it's been a few years since my youngest was a baby, I chalk it up to my genes. When I hit puberty, I wasn't blessed with breasts, and I definitely didn't get them with either pregnancy or after my children were born.

I know better now, but back then I just wish I would've had someone there to tell me that I did my best and that I wasn't a horrible mom for formula feeding.

twood80 · 07-12-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by *LizziesLoops*

I want it to be fun and interesting...not sitting in a "class" environment but I'm not sure how to achieve that...any ideas?

Do you have any mamas who would be willing to come in and demo with their own <6 month babies? Gathering around to watch how to deal with a nursing cover, how to get the babywearing equipment on right, etc, would help keep everyone from sitting un-involved.

twood80 · 07-13-2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamma_z

I like all the topics above. Perhaps you could mention how breastfeeding changes (gets easier and less constant ) as the baby gets older, and that it continues to be nourishing physically and emotionally for LO.

A graph of this with two lines was something my lactation educators presented, and it helped convey the idea. Unfortunately I can't find any similar graph online to show you what I mean, but it had a horizontal line for bottle feeding, and a line that started high and ended low for breastfeeding, and the two lines crossed at about 12 weeks.

Spunkify · 07-14-2012, 12:27 PM

I think common misconceptions about breastfeeding would be a fantastic one to cover! Debunk some of the biggest myths out there.

07-03-2012, 08:11 PM	#1
LizziesLoops Registered Users Formerly: angelami4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 1,979 Ratings: 47 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Breastfeeding Month Moms Meeting Help??? Hi everyone! I'm a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. For Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we're having a Moms meeting. We'll probably provide drinks & cookies (I'm thinking about making some lactation cookies ^_~) and have a Q&A session and a presentation on 1-2 topics. I was wondering if anyone here has some possible topics that you would enjoy hearing about if you went to a similar meeting. Most of the moms that would come to these will have babies under 6 months old. Topics I was thinking of addressing: Breastfeeding in Public Position & Latch Common Issues/Problems (blood/milk blisters, clogged ducts, mastitis, etc) What do y'all think of these? Are there others you can think of? What would be your top 2 picks that you would want to hear about in your first 6 months of BF'ing? Do you have any great illustrative links for any of these topics? Thanks! Amy __________________ ~Amy Eddie: Heather (1/7/2007), Mikayla (11/4/2009), an angel baby (3/29/11), and Michael Edward(3/22/12) We are now expecting baby #4 in January 2014!!!

07-05-2012, 12:43 PM	#2
twood80 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 528 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: Breastfeeding Month Moms Meeting Help??? For mamas who already have babies, and those babies are <6 months, the topics you suggested all sound interesting. Other possible topics include: -part time pumping/EBM bottle feeding for those moms going back to work, and information about working mom's support groups if there is one in your area -phone numbers for certified lactation consultants and some problems the moms might encounter that would be worth phone calls -other reputable resources (such as kellymom's website, books that are carried at the local library, etc) -how to deal with decreasing supply due to AF's return -what is NOT normal/needs help when BF -benefits of continuing to breastfeed past 6-8 weeks, for mama and baby (ie don't give up!) -debunking of myths -why wait to introduce solids -how long babies are physiologically programmed to expect to be nursed -what to do to adjust when baby gets teeth (don't give up!) -a few snappy comebacks for family/friends/acquiantences who are vocally anti-breastfeeding or anti-NIP, etc. Hope you get lots of interested mamas.

07-06-2012, 08:49 PM	#3
Br2me Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,081 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: Breastfeeding Month Moms Meeting Help??? teh above post said it all!! all of that!!! __________________ Please forgive any typos!! Bridget... Married to my bestfriend since '03... SAHM of 3... Dd1 9/08, dd2 12/10, and ds 4/12

07-10-2012, 04:07 PM	#5
LizziesLoops Registered Users Formerly: angelami4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 1,979 Ratings: 47 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Breastfeeding Month Moms Meeting Help??? Thanks for the topic help ladies! Does anyone have any funny or interesting short stories or ideas for icebreakers that would help lead into a breastfeeding conversation? I want it to be fun and interesting...not sitting in a "class" environment but I'm not sure how to achieve that...any ideas? __________________ ~Amy Eddie: Heather (1/7/2007), Mikayla (11/4/2009), an angel baby (3/29/11), and Michael Edward(3/22/12) We are now expecting baby #4 in January 2014!!!

07-10-2012, 11:15 PM	#6
sweetpea101506 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 14 My Mood:	Re: Breastfeeding Month Moms Meeting Help??? I know this sounds odd, but tell them that it's ok if they aren't able to BF. With my 1st two children, I tried and tried and tried to BF. I bought a $350 Medela double electric pump, took supplements... everything. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get my milk supply up enough to feed my LO. I felt absolutely horrible and was constantly told that there is 'no such thing as not having enough milk'. I ended up formula feeding with both of my children (I gave up about 6-8 weeks after they were born, having to supplement with formula due to my lack of milk) and for the longest time, I felt like the worst parent ever. Now, that it's been a few years since my youngest was a baby, I chalk it up to my genes. When I hit puberty, I wasn't blessed with breasts, and I definitely didn't get them with either pregnancy or after my children were born. I know better now, but back then I just wish I would've had someone there to tell me that I did my best and that I wasn't a horrible mom for formula feeding.