Therese was so encouraging, as I was very worried about breastfeeding a preemie. She sent me articles explaining the research on breastfeeding and preemies. She helped me understand the basics, so I knew we actually had a few months to learn a proper latch. This was so encouraging because it took us about a month to breastfeed exclusively. She also gave me confidence about using a bottle (of pumped milk) to help us get out of the hospital. We kept working on breastfeeding at home and once she was strong enough, my baby did great. Learning to breastfeed can be so difficult. Having someone beside you to encourage you and make sure you don't start bad habits is a huge help. Breastfeeding is worth every cent you invest in it. It is a wonderfully sweet experience. The beginning has been an uphill battle for me, but once breastfeeding was established, it was so easy. My advice to new moms is to hang in there, take care of yourself, ask for help, and know that it gets so much easier!