LESSON #1
PREGNANT WOMEN AT RISK OF NOT BREASTFEEDING

Barriers: What women tell us:

"I can't smoke if I'm breastfeeding."
"I can't drink any alcohol if I'm breastfeeding."
"I'm not a very good eater, so my milk won't be good enough."
"I'll be embarrassed."
"My friends say breastfeeding is painful."
"I don't know anyone who breastfed." (lack of support)
"I don't think I can do it." (lack of confidence)
"I won't be able to go out with my friends." (loss of freedom)
"Breastfeeding makes your breasts sag." (misinformation)
"My doctor said I might not be able to breastfeed." (unsupportive health care professionals)

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