Question 1

Do you know what a 'good latch' looks like + feels like?

Accepted Answer

Yes — read + watched videos + practised the techniques · Roughly · Not really

Question 2

Have you identified a lactation consultant (IBCLC) you can contact in the first week?

Accepted Answer

Yes — name + number saved · Know NHS / hospital has a service · Hadn't thought of it

Question 3

Do you know how to recognise that your baby is getting enough milk (wet nappies, weight gain, satisfaction)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — know the wet-nappy + weight thresholds · Vague idea · Not really

Question 4

Do you have feeding-friendly clothes + a comfortable feeding chair / pillow set up?

Accepted Answer

Yes — nursing bras, tops, V-pillow ready · Some basics · Will figure out later

Question 5

Do you know what to do if breastfeeding hurts or you have nipple damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes — know it's a sign to check latch + call IBCLC; have lanolin · Some idea · Just expecting it to hurt

Question 6

Are you confident in your decision to breastfeed / mixed-feed / formula-feed?

Accepted Answer

Yes — clear plan + comfortable with it · Mostly · Confused or pressured by others

Question 7

Have you read about cluster feeding, growth spurts + the early weeks reality?

Accepted Answer

Yes — know what to expect · A bit · No

Question 8

Do you know about hand expression + when / how to use a pump?

Accepted Answer

Yes — practised hand expression + own a pump · Know it exists · No