The Danish Health Authority recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and continued partial breastfeeding for 12 months or longer, as it offers several health benefits for both mother and child.

In Esbjerg Municipality, all health visitors can provide guidance on breastfeeding. If you need more assistance, we have certified lactation consultants available through our breastfeeding helpline every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 13:00. You can talk to the lactation consultants about everything from getting started with breastfeeding to weaning.

To ensure successful breastfeeding, it's important to give it time, seek competent guidance tailored to your specific situation, and remember that breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to learn. Our guidance is based on the four themes:

• Skin-to-skin contact
• Frequent breastfeeding
• Feeling good
• Helping each other

It's important to be patient, allow time, and create a calm environment for breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can be challenging in the beginning, and you will spend a significant amount of time nursing your child throughout both day and night. Therefore, dedicating yourself to breastfeeding and discussing it with your partner and support network is crucial if you wish to breastfeed, as their support during the establishment of breastfeeding can be invaluable.