Check out the stories below to learn how home visitors helped support moms on their pregnancy and breastfeeding journeys. JS is a frst-time mother and home visiting client who delivered her baby in her car, with assistance from her boyfriend, on the way to the hospital. [...] JS had always wanted to breastfeed because of the nutritional benefts and antibodies her baby would receive from the breast milk. [...] She encouraged JS to stay hydrated and showed her a video on diferent breastfeeding positions. The following home visit, JS was happy to report that the baby was latching well and that she had increased pumping from daily to 3x a day. [...] Although JS couldn’t carry out her initial birthing plan, she expressed to the home visitor that with the home visitor’s support and patience, she immediately felt at ease, empowered, and confdent that she would get there. [...] During my frst pregnancy, I was very illusioned with the ease of breastfeeding. [...] My home visitor had informed me about all the benefts of breastmilk, and I was delighted; excited for the opportunity. [...] This did not deter me from lactation; on the contrary, I expressed my concern to my home visitor, and she helped me a lot. [...] Each day I was improving and was able to breastfeed him until nine months old, accomplishing one of the most beautiful experiences. Currently, I miss the breastfeeding moments with him. I loved them. [...] It was the same as it was with Alexander; I could not lactate Darío from day one. [...] My goal is to lactate for as long as he wants. I thank my home visitor and Familias Saludables Puerto Rico (Home Visiting program) for the information, but above all, for their support.
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