Other mothers who have breastfed can be great resources. Many breastfeeding mothers have good suggestions if the going gets rough. Mothers can become new friends who provide emotional support as well. When talking with a mother who has breastfed, (hopefully winning her for your future support team), get a feeling for how long she breastfed and what her problems were. Remember though, she is not an expert. There are many breastfeeding myths still in the minds of people today, so do your own research to discern her good information from possible misinformation.