Second Baby, First Try At Breastfeeding.

by Trisha D
(Ohio, USA)

I had thought about breastfeeding with my first child and I think I would have, had I had a little more support. Now, I'm pregnant with my second child and I really want to do it this time. I'm still very nervous because I read all of these horror stories about bleeding and cracked nipples, babies never latching or latching incorrectly and it being super painful. I am scared to death about this.
Of course with being pregnant, I need to keep a little bit better of an eye on my diet, but I feel like there will be so much pressure on me to eat everything that the baby and I will need while breastfeeding. Its a huge responsibility and sometimes I want to reconsider breastfeeding. I also think about the fact that I'll have a toddler running around while I'm trying to stay relaxed and breastfeed. Ive never even done this without having a second child to chase after, how will I be able to succeed now?
There are so many different worries that I'm sure I'm going to come across, but I still have it in my mind that I'll breastfeed. This time around, I've got a lot of support. I even have a few ideas where to get more support. I just hope that once I've been able to breastfeed and everything is a little less stressful, I can help a mom or mom to be in a similar situation.