Frequently Asked Questions

Topics

General Questions
Questions about Mother
         Breast Concerns
         Nutrition Concerns
         Social Concerns
         Birth Control Options
Questions about Baby

Lactation Consultants

Lactation consultants referred to throughout this section may be reached through WIC, hospital breastfeeding warm lines, La Leche League of Rhode Island, and private practices.

Sources

Answers to questions adapted from: The National Women’s Health Information Center: Breastfeeding and An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for African-American Women, Office of
Women’s Health, Department of Health and Human Services; New Mother’s Guide to
Breastfeeding, American Academy of Pediatrics; Rhode Island Breastfeeding Coalition
(answers may be adapted from USDA Using Loving Support to Make Breastfeeding Work campaign materials).