Publisher's Synopsis
Planning to breastfeed? It doesn't always go smoothly, especially in the beginning. Here's everything you need to know about breastfeeding your newborn baby.
Highlighting advice from today's breastfeeding mothers, professional lactation consultants and the latest research, this book presents an unbiased guide to help make a daunting experience great. Starting from the moment of birth, you are chaperoned through topics like the effects of labor & delivery procedures on the milk supply, attaching and latching with little pain, creating a dependable milk supply and anticipating problems beforehand. Most chapters are accompanied by memorable anecdotes, tips, breastfeeding stories, chapters for support partners and quick review summaries. This book will appeal to the will appeal to anyone who wants to improve the breastfeeding experience and help readers avoid the pitfalls and roadblocks of breastfeeding that lead to giving up while empowering through education and skill building.
