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[quote=Anonymous]I personally found that once you get it started, it's easier.  You don't have to worry about prepping things or carrying bottles, you just lift your shirt and pop the baby on.  I did have a couple sessions with a lactation consultant to help me get started.

However I had some things in my favor.  My daycare was in building so I didn't have to pump as much (I hated pumping).

However, I've read the science and even as someone who breastfed exclusively, I'm going to say that, if it's not working for you, don't stress it.  The biggest benefit is cancer reduction to you.  A lot of those crazy benefits people touted were from poorly conducted studies where they failed to correct for socioeconomic factors. Good controlled studies show on average slightly fewer colds. There's some evidence preemies and babies with gut issues may benefit in the very beginning.

A friend of mine has narcolepsy, for instance, and she felt guilt about not nursing, but when you compare the benefits of breastfeeding to the risks of a  mom not taking her narcolepsy meds, it doesn’t even come close.

So as someone who breastfed, I'm going to say, if you want to try ot, you might actually find it easier.  But if you don't like it or it's burdensome, feel no guilt in quitting.[/quote]

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