A good friend is expecting her second and mentioned that she hopes she's able to breastfeed this time. Her first was exclusively formula fed because her milk never came in.
Breastfeeding is such an emotionally charged subject so while I would love to offer support and advice (more like tips/tricks such as power pumping, fenugreek, etc.) but I don't want to offend her.
Would you offer advice?
nectarine / 2019 posts
You could say, "I have lots of tricks and tips, I remember how hard it was!" and then let her ask for help if she wants
nectarine / 2192 posts
I agree with @junebugmama: You could let her know you had the same issue, and have some things that worked for you, then let her decide.
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
I would say how your remember how hard it is and just put it out there like, Please let me know if you have any questions or want to talk about it, or something-- let her know you are happy to help but don't go straight into telling her all the things.
pomegranate / 3845 posts
That sounds like a good way to throw it out there without coming off the wrong way. Thanks!
pomegranate / 3393 posts
Since she brought it up, your advice wouldn't be unsolicited, but just let her take the lead in bringing up the topic, etc.
kiwi / 543 posts
Yes, but I'm a LLL leader in training ... I'd assume if a friend was telling me this, she was asking for help.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
My friend who BFd for 14 months offered tons of advice, support, and encouragement. It was invaluable!!!
pomelo / 5678 posts
"Let me know if you want any advice." That's probably what I would say. Then (because I personally did I would add), "I really struggled with it."
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