Breastfeeding: Tools for Success

Authors

Norah Ashby
Casey Coombs, Utah State UniversityFollow
Stacy Bevan, Utah State UniversityFollow
Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

10-12-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

Every mother has a unique breastfeeding experience. Breastfeeding is natural, but that does not mean it comes naturally to every mother. The benefits of exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months and supplemental breastfeeding through the second year of life are well documented (Lessen & Kavanagh, 2015). However, there are many barriers that may prevent mothers from breastfeeding, including discomfort or pain, milk supply concerns, or simply not knowing how to breastfeed (Lessen & Kavanagh, 2015; Westerfield et al., 2018). Fortunately, there are a variety of tools that mothers can use to create a successful breastfeeding experience (Dennis et al., 2015; Kaunonen, Hannula, & Tarkka, 2012; Westerfield et al., 2018). This fact sheet will address some common challenges women face and tools to help with breastfeeding success.

Recommended Citation

Ashby, Norah; Coombs, Casey; Bevan, Stacy; and Savoie-Roskos, Mateja R., "Breastfeeding: Tools for Success" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2234.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2234