As a new mom, especially a new breastfeeding mom, a group of moms who meet once a week with a lactation specialist, who has never ending patience and a heart of gold, was a priceless gift. The group meets every Thursday at the Hilton Head Hospital from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the hospital lactation specialist, Jean, truly is a wonderfully patient, informative and supportive person. You get to weigh your baby on a hospital scale, which is helpful to make sure that he or she has gained an appropriate amount of weight. Babies and Ladies only - Sorry, Dads.
In addition to having Jean, the lactation guru, correct all of the problems Jack and I were having in less than two minutes flat, having other new and experienced moms to talk to, learn from and commiserate with was such a welcome and reassuring experience. While any ounce of modesty I had went out the window after Jack's birth, I was not certain what a breast feeding group entailed. Rest assured, you can be as modest or immodest as you like - as the name implies it is a breast-feeding group and most moms will breast feed uninhibited with their hungry little babies happily guzzling and gurgling away. Whether a first time mom or an experienced mom, every baby is different and this group is a warm and welcoming place, perfect for all moms and babies.
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