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The breastfeeding book : everything you need to know about nursing your child from birth through weaning / Martha Sears and William Sears.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2018.Edition: Revised edDescription: xii, 276 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780316417853 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 649.33 23
LOC classification:
  • RJ216 .S418 2018
Contents:
Part I: the science of breastfeeding: why breastfeed? Why breast is best -- Part II: the art of breastfeeding: how to breastfeed. Getting started ; Common concerns breastfeeding mothers may have -- Part III: healthy breastfeeding. Nutrition and fitness while breastfeeding ; Taking medications while breastfeeding ; Troubleshooting the most common breastfeeding problems -- Part IV: breastfeeding in today's world. A consumer's guide to breastfeeding products ; 20 tips for breastfeeding while working ; Nighttime breastfeeding ; The father's role in breastfeeding -- Part V: special situations. Breastfeeding babies and mothers with special needs ; Funny (and not so funny) things that happen on the way to the breast ; Toddler nursing and natural weaning.
Summary: From pediatric experts Martha Sears, R.N., and William Sears, M.D., a comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on breastfeeding, from getting started and increasing your milk supply, to toddler nursing and weaning. They also cover nutrition-- for your nursing baby and yourself-- as well selecting a pump, and other special circumstances. Breastfeeding contributes to nurturing a smarter and healthier baby-- and a healthier and more intuitive mommy. Isn't that what every child needs, and every parent wants?

Includes index.

"Updated edition"--Cover.

Part I: the science of breastfeeding: why breastfeed? Why breast is best -- Part II: the art of breastfeeding: how to breastfeed. Getting started ; Common concerns breastfeeding mothers may have -- Part III: healthy breastfeeding. Nutrition and fitness while breastfeeding ; Taking medications while breastfeeding ; Troubleshooting the most common breastfeeding problems -- Part IV: breastfeeding in today's world. A consumer's guide to breastfeeding products ; 20 tips for breastfeeding while working ; Nighttime breastfeeding ; The father's role in breastfeeding -- Part V: special situations. Breastfeeding babies and mothers with special needs ; Funny (and not so funny) things that happen on the way to the breast ; Toddler nursing and natural weaning.

From pediatric experts Martha Sears, R.N., and William Sears, M.D., a comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on breastfeeding, from getting started and increasing your milk supply, to toddler nursing and weaning. They also cover nutrition-- for your nursing baby and yourself-- as well selecting a pump, and other special circumstances. Breastfeeding contributes to nurturing a smarter and healthier baby-- and a healthier and more intuitive mommy. Isn't that what every child needs, and every parent wants?

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