Preparing: up until birth This is the time for mothers to: learn about the importance of breastfeeding - see Benefits of breastfeeding build support networks with family/whānau, the community and health practitioners to support their breastfeeding - see Providing support for breastfeeding mothers learn about how to breastfeed and build their confidence to breastfeed -see How to breastfeed committing to breastfeed before their baby’s birth (commit to in the birth plan) - see Getting ready. Why prepare for breastfeeding? It’s the best start for a baby - see also Benefits of breastfeeding. Knowing what to expect will make breastfeeding less daunting, and more likely to be successful - see also Getting ready. Having people organised to help out will mean mothers can concentrate on getting breastfeeding established. Back to top Back to Stages of breastfeeding Website feedback We welcome your feedback on this page.

Where to get help Midwives Healthline - 0800 611 116 Well Child La Leche League More information on these and other breastfeeding help providers...

Page last updated: 31 July 2008