10 Reasons Moms Stop Nursing

According to a survey conducted by Lansinoh, these are the top 10 reasons why mothers stopped breastfeeding before their babies reached 1 year of age:

• Felt as if they were not producing enough milk — 47%
• Had difficulties getting baby to latch on — 33%
• Had work related issues — 29%
• Had sore or cracked nipples — 22%
• Was too physically and emotionally draining — 22%
• Couldn't always nurse from the breast and didn't like to pump — 21%
• Felt it was an appropriate time to wean baby — 10%
• Couldn't eat/drink enough — 9%
• Had too many other family/social obligations — 9%
• Baby got teeth — 7%

I just got a book in last week about breastfeeding. It's called Spilled Milk, and it's different than any book on nursing I've read so far. I am about half finished now, so I can't wait to bring you a review later this week. I can already recommend, however, if you're a mom who is having issues nursing and want some down-to-earth advice or if you are intimidated by your local support group, give this book a read. I know I would have found it reassuring and helpful back when I was suffering from mastitis for the umpteenth time and thinking I was ready to give it up.

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