Nursing Mother's Companion, 7th Edition, with New Illustrations

Respected for over 30 years as the definitiveguide, now more than ever, The Nursing Mothers Companion is the go-to guide every new mother should have at hand. Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not always instinctive for either mothers or babies. The Nursing Mothers Companion has been among the best-selling books on breastfeeding for more than 30 years, with more than 1 million copies sold. It is respected and recommended by professionals, including The International Lactation Consultant Association, T. Berry Brazelton and The American Academy of Pediatrics, and is well loved by new parents for its encouraging and accessible style.Kathleen Huggins equips breastfeeding mothers with all the information they need to overcome potential difficulties and nurse their babies successfully from the first week through the toddler years, or somewhere in between. This fully updated and revised edition provides information on topics such as:Benefits of breastfeedingHow to cope with breastfeeding obstacles and challengesIncorporating a nursing routine into working lifeTreating postpartum headaches and nauseaNutritional supplements to alleviate postpartum depressionSharing a bed with baby (co-sleeping) and the risk of SIDSIntroducing solid foodsExpressing, storing, and feeding breast milkReviews of breast pumpsYou will also find Hugginss indispensable problem-solving survival guides set off by colored bands on the pages for quick reference, as well as appendices on determining babys milk needs in the first six weeks and the safety of various drugs during breast-feeding. Plus, this edition opens with a new Foreword by Jessica Martin-Weber, creator of the very popular website The Leaky Boob and a new Preface by Kelly Bonata, creator of the go-to site KellyMom. These two much-loved authorities speak to the importance of owning an authoritative breastfeeding book that cuts through the jumble of opinions, informationand misinformation on the web.