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[ID] 1182 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen Other Areas: breastfeeding mother [Comment] I believe women need more lactation care and support after delivery. Hospitals need to have lactation consultants on staff 24 hours, and these nurses and professionals should be experienced in helping women with difficulties such as flat/inverted nipples, poor sucking reflex, and engorgement. I did not receive the support I needed after the birth of my first child and could not successfully breastfeed her. When my second child was born, I knew more, and I did receive more help, but only because I sought it out myself. With more staff, hospitals could offer women on-going support, and even appointments after they leave the hospital. Without the help of La Leche League Leaders, I would not have been successful the second time around. Not every woman has the energy or initiative to seek out a new group when they need help, so returning the the hospital would be a beneficial option. [Topic] 
Access to Lactation Care and Support
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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