Q&A: Resources for educating grandma about breastfeeding?
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Question: Resources for educating grandma about breastfeeding?
I’m excited about breastfeeding my baby, but last time it was a constant fight with the baby’s grandma because she kept thinking the baby was starving and kept insisting that we give her a bottle. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good resources for gently educating grandma on the basics of breastfeeding, like how to know when baby is getting enough and why bottles aren’t necessary. Thanks!
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Answer by mama2znc
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding is a good book, as is So That’s What They’re For.
Teach grandma about counting diapers–that’s how to know if baby is getting enough. Also if baby conistently gains weight obviously she’s getting enough.
Invite her to attend La Leche League and/or breastfeeding classes with you.
Answer by yungcountry
there is a lactation consultant at the hospital and she has bunches of information that you can use. flyers, books. and free samples are always good (since you are there)
i am really surprised that G-ma is trying to talk you out of it. usually that is something younger people try to do.
if this is 2nd baby then just remind g-ma how great #1 baby is
Answer by Tess M
Good luck with that. My experience with my grandmother is that no matter what you use to try to educate her she will not change her mind. You can give her the book “The Womanly Art of Breasfeeding” but don’t be disappointed if she still disagrees.
You’re the mom, you do what you think is best for your baby. This is likely the first of unwanted parenting advice you will receive in your lifetime, learn to laugh it off!
Answer by MelG
If you’re really set on it you can get some of the books mentioned or check out the LLL, kellymom, and askdrsears site. BUT I would caution you on this. If you justify your decisions to her this way she may expect you to do so for ANYTHING she finds “weird” or “objectionable”. Do you really want to spend your time doing that? Tell her you’ve read up on it. you know how to reach professionals for help if needed, and most importantly, YOU are the parents and don’t like the implications that you would harm your baby. “Thanks we’ve got this covered” is a good response to her doubts/inquiries/demands.
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