The Breastfeeding Answer Book
by Nancy Mohrbacher
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Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the ideal infant feeding method but mothers sometimes encounter problems which cause them to give up. THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK offers a comprehensive approach to the concerns, problems, and questions that breastfeeding mothers may have. Breastfeeding counselors worldwide have praised La Leche League International's BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK since its introduction in 1991. This new edition, revised and expanded, covers even more breastfeeding show more situations. Complete and up-to-date references are included on every topic, along with suggestions of further reading for parents. LLLI leaders Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, and Julie Stock, IBCLC, have spent more than 18 months reviewing the literature and compiling the information for this revised and expanded edition of THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK. Background research was provided by LLLI's Center for Breastfeeding Information. All chapters have been carefully reviewed by members of LLLI's Health Advisory Council. The result is a complete guide to breastfeeding that can be used with confidence to help breastfeeding mothers establish & enjoy a satisfying breastfeeding relationship with their babies. show lessTags
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Revised and updated, the Breastfeeding Answer Book is the definitive resource for those who are dedicated to helping mothers breastfeed. Highlights of the third edition include new approaches to positioning and latch-on, information on the use of prescription and herbal medications to increase milk supply, new illustrations of breast structure and how the breast functions as reflected in the research of Dr Peter Hartmann, and information on breastfeeding in emergency situations. This guidebook, which also explores controversial issues such as vitamin D supplementation of the breastfed baby and new treatment options for damaged nipples, can be used with confidence to help mothers establish and enjoy a satisfying breastfeeding show more relationship with their babies. show less
A great book about breastfeeding; loads of good advice and support.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Health & Wellness
- DDC/MDS
- 649.33 — Applied Science & Technology Home economics & family management Child rearing; home care of people with illnesses and disabilities by family and friends Breastfeeding
- LCC
- RJ216 .M5695 — Medicine Pediatrics Pediatrics Nutrition and feeding of children and adolescents
- BISAC
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- 161
- Popularity
- 202,712
- Reviews
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- Rating
- (4.46)
- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 6
