Open or Closed-Ended Questions

Are you planning to breastfeed or formula-feed?

How much time passes from the time he begins one nursing until he starts another?

Did you hold him skin-to-skin during the first hour after birth?

What are your thoughts on finding a caregiver for when you return to work?

What was your last breastfeeding like?

What does his grandma think of your decision to breastfeed?

What would you like to do in this situation?

Why did you decide to formula-feed your baby?

When we position him, does that feel better?

Is breastfeeding going okay for you and little Adam?

Have you decided when you’re going back to work?

Who did you hire to be your doula?

When does she seem to want to nurse the most?

Where is the nearest La Leche League meeting to your home?

How often are you pumping?

Did his pediatrician say to supplement him?

Is the pain worse on your left breast?

As you think about your options, which makes most sense to you?

Are you using the pump used with your older baby?

Does your spouse support your decision to breastfeed?