It’s no secret that breastfeeding is the
normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to
supporting breastfeeding and expectant mothers, the internationally
respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and
empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their
classic bestselling guide has been reworked, refocused, and updated for
today’s mothers and lifestyles.
Working mothers, stay-at-home mums, single
mums, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book’s range
of breastfeeding information and stories—from preparing for
breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions
to expressing and storing breastmilk. With all-new photos and
illustrations, this completely revised and updated eighth edition offers:
- real-mum wisdom on breastfeeding
comfortably—from avoiding sore nipples to simply enjoying the amazing
bonding experience
- new insights into old approaches towards
latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked
questions
- strategies for mums who choose to
breastfeed for a short time or who plan to breastfeed for a year or more
- reassuring information on nursing after a
C-section or delivery complications
- recent scientific data that highlight the
many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding
- helpful tips for building your support
network—at home or when back at work
- breastfeeding special-needs infants, premature
babies, and multiples, and ensuring your baby thrives no matter what
your situation
- guidance on breast health issues, weight
gain, child care, colic, postnatal depression, food allergies, and
medications
Plus Internet references for
further information, including La Leche League support sites and groups.
0117 924 5080
