There are plenty of books and websites and resources on breastfeeding and you can learn all the 'technical details' from these places. Most hospitals have lactation consultations who can help you get started also.

Most baby or parenting websites cover breastfeeding very well.  You can try the following websites as a start :

www.breastfeeding.com
La Leche League International

Singapore Breastfeeding Mothers Support Group

www.babycenter.com

There is no doubt that breast milk is the best food you can give your baby.  It is the most natural food to feed your baby and your baby's digestive system is made to digest your breast milk, not cow's milk.  Formula are cow's milk modified to be like breast milk.  Although it does not mean that if you feed your baby formula, you are a bad mother, if you can, do try to breastfeed, even if it is only for a short period of time.

I think I don't have to elaborate on all the benefits of breastfeeding.  Even if you breastfeeding for only 1 month, you have given your baby a really good start in life.  Even if it is only 1 week, it is better than nothing at all.  So in spite of the fact that it is difficult to start, do at least start.

After answering many questions on breastfeeding,  I have decided to organise this section based on the following main topics :

1.How to Start

2. Preparing to Go Back to Work

3. Coping at Work

4. Boosting Supply

{Note : When revamping this site, I decided to break this article up into 3 separate articles, based on the sections mentioned above.}