Editorial Review:

The Breastfeeding Book Your Doctor Recommends
Why is breastfeeding best for my baby? Will I like it? What if it hurts? What happens when my maternity leave is over? Will I be able to use a breast pump? How can I make this work?
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization that represents the nation's finest pediatricians, answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource to help you and your baby get the healthiest possible start. The benefits of breastfeeding will last a lifetime, for both you and your baby.
Here is everything new mothers need to know about breastfeeding. From preparing for the first feeding to adjusting to home, family, and work life as a nursing mother, this comprehensive resource covers:
· Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby is born
· Breastfeeding benefits for mothers and babies, including the most recent neurological, psychological, and immunological research showing why breastfeeding enhances your infant's immune system and protects against many common illnesses
· Establishing a nursing routine and what to do when you return to work
· The father's role and creating a postpartum support network
· Handling special situations, from C-sections to premature births
· Breastfeeding beyond infancy
· Weaning your baby
· Solutions to common breastfeeding challenges
· And much more
Mothers everywhere will find this book an indispensable guide to one of life's most important decisions.
From the Trade Paperback edition.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

So Helpful to a New Mom:

This book was a nursing lifesaver to me. I wanted to breastfeed but had no idea what to expect with my first. I literally remember sitting up and reading through it over and over while trying to learn to breastfeed our first son. The book encourages breastfeeding but that is what it is written for, plus AAP recommends breastfeeding. I have now nursed my first son until he was 13 months old and our second son until he was 14 months old and am due in 8 weeks with our 3rd son. I'm not sure what all the... more info

Excellent book!:

I received this book from my son's Pediarician. It was helpful to make it through the beginning and is something everyone should have before making the breastfeeding/formula decision

Must have for mothers who will breastfeed:

Whether you're going to be a first time mama or not, this is definitely a must have book for any questions you may have concerning breastfeeding. I got this book while I was still pregnant and read it before my daughter was born. It was a good thing I did because I certainly didn't have time to read once she was born!! It became a very handy reference on multiple occasions later on too.

Informative:

This is probably the most informative and best book to read regarding breastfeeding. Extremely factual rather than entertaining. Excellent coverage on every topic that I could think of along with a great resource guide in the back.
With my first born on the way, I am not comfortable with breastfeeding in public or breastfeeding into the toddler years - so all the information on that was a little too awkward for me. That's just a personal standpoint.

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