My mother and partner want to help me take care of the baby, but if I’m breastfeeding what will they do?
Lots! Feeding your baby is not the only way to help! Here is a list of ways a partner, mother, friend, etc. can help a new mother: prepare meals and healthy snacks (feed mom!), throw in a load of laundry; burp baby; rock baby; walk baby; talk and read to baby; play with baby; change baby’s diaper; give baby a bath, bring baby to mom when hungry, visit mom, babysit while mom gets coffee with a friend, etc.

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1. Is formula just as good for my baby as breast milk?
2. Will my baby be too dependent if I breastfeed?
3. Will breastfeeding take all my time?
4. My mother didn't have enough milk, does that mean I won't either?
5. If I breastfeed, does that mean I won't be able to eat whatever I want?
6. If I deliver by cesarean birth, will I still be able to breastfeed?
7. Will breastfeeding drain me of all of my energy?
8. Will I lose my figure and get sagging breasts if I breastfeed?
9. My mother and partner want to help me take care of the baby, but if I’m breastfeeding what will they do?