Another mama is new to this group and she asked about tips for Breastfeeding once she has a baby. I shared this in the comment to her, but I thought it might be valuable to others. There are plenty more tips to be had with these are my top ones:
Scheduling a meeting with a lactation consultant my pediatrician had one connected to their office. You can ask your doctor about that.
Making sure that you always prioritize drinking water and talking whatever you drink now you’re going to drink more if you think you’re drinking enough you probably need to drink more
Make sure that you prioritize eating food because if you skip meals because you’re tired or you don’t have time you’re not going to be able to keep up your milk. I would also try prepping some meals now that you can freeze her as friends and family to make you some meals that you can freeze if they’re willing to.
Get yourself a wall pump and consider getting yourself aware of a pump.
You will need to nurse or pump every 2 to 3 hours ready at the beginning probably closer every two hours. Keeping that schedule is going to be critical.
Lastly, most importantly is believing in yourself give yourself grace. It is very hard and the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but you are strong and you are amazing.
