Having a baby was planned while deciding to advocate for breastfeeding was sort of "accidental." Like many first time moms, I thought breastfeeding was easy. I did not prepare for breastfeeding nor take any breastfeeding classes because I thought instincts would guide me into breastfeeding. I later realized that breastfeeding is a learned skill and that a lot of support from family, friends and co-workers would be needed for me to succeed.
Hopefully, by writing about my journey into breastfeeding and the people who helped me succeed, my story would help other moms with their breastfeeding goals. This is my way of paying it forward.
