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Breast Feeding Tips from the Experts

It's just the most wonderful thing! If you're a nuturing person, I mean.

By Jessy Randall

Breastfeeding Tips from the Experts

First, undo that, now do like this, lift that up, and then, yes, do like that and put the baby--no, there--and then, no, wait, not like that, like this.

It's just the most wonderful thing! If you're a nurturing person, I mean.

I always found that Superglue helped with latch-on. Just a dab on the nipple and voila!

Some women worry that being a nursing mom will make them less sexually attractive to their husbands. Well, don't worry about that. It won't be a problem because after labor and delivery and sleep deprivation, it's unlikely you'll feel one ounce of sexual desire for weeks or even months.

No, not like that. Like this. See?

The best part is, if you keep nice and quiet, sometimes a little cartoon bluebird will land on your shoulder! And a choir will start singing the "Hallelujah" chorus! At least, that's the way I remember it.

Well, you won't be able to do it, I can see that from your expression. You're just being negative about it. If you really tried, it would work.

You've been wearing too tight of a bra.

Your bra isn't tight enough.

You shouldn't wear a bra at all.

You should go naked in public places and if people have a problem with it, you just tell them that this is a natural, beautiful thing and that they should quit being so pervy and stop staring at you.

Why are you sitting there with your boob hanging out? Just look at this picture on the cover of the breastfeeding guide. See, it's quite possible to breastfeed discreetly, without showing any skin. And look how happy this woman is! She even found time to get into full make-up in the morning, which, actually, you should consider doing.

You say you find it difficult to keep one hand free to turn the pages of your magazine? Well, what are you doing reading a magazine? This is supposed to be special time for you and your baby! What's wrong with you that you want to read a magazine during this special time? What, you say you've had enough special time? There can never be enough special time! These early weeks pass by so fast! Before you know it, they'll be off to school and you'll wish you'd spent more time gazing into their eyes. I know I do.

 Art by Tracy Sutton