Breastfeeding Handbook

A complete resource for any health-care professional to provide expectant and nursing mothers with the most current medical advice on breastfeeding and related topics. Contains additional information on supporting breastfeeding mothers and meeting their specific physical and emotional needs.

The most authoritative, trusted guide to breastfeeding for the medical profession Stay informed on every aspect of breastfeeding, from basic data on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunological, and psychological aspects of human lactation, to the problems of clinical management of breastfeeding. Learn from the award-winning author and co-founder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, Dr. Ruth Lawrence, and her son, Dr. Rob Lawrence. Make appropriate drug recommendations, including approved medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies. Provide thoughtful guidance to the breastfeeding mother according to her circumstances, problems, and lifestyle from integrated coverage of evidence-based data and practical experience. Find what you need quickly with a new, streamlined approach that moves large tables and key references online. Treat conditions associated with breastfeeding and effectively manage the use of medications during lactation thanks to extensive, up-to-date, evidence-based information.

Breastfeeding is the natural and healthy way to nourish your baby, yet it’s not always easy. New mothers need practical information about getting off to a good start and solving breastfeeding challenges. Health professionals need this information too, because it is rarely taught in medical school. Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding covers the most common problems and questions that mothers encounter: How do I help my baby to get a good latch How can I know if my baby is getting enough milk How can I help him get more? Can I avoid sore nipples? Will my medication affect my baby? How do I fit breastfeeding into my life when I’m so busy? The answers are here. Dr. Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman are two of the foremost lactation experts in Canada and have helped tens of thousands of new mothers find solutions that work. In this comprehensive guide, they share the most current information about breastfeeding and provide new, effective strategies and solutions to make breastfeeding work for you.

Abstract: This handbook provides scientific information and helpful advice on the practical management of breastfeeding. This publication is intended for all mothers and the health professionals -- nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, medical and nursing students, and breastfeeding counsellors -- who care for nursing mothers. Topics include: an overview of breastfeeding; anatomy, physiology, and composition of human milk; the pharmacology of drugs and chemicals in human milk; breastfeeding -- advantage and issues; the hospital stay; complications in the immediate postpartum period; breast problems; the learning period; care of the breastfed baby; care of the lactating women; the course of normal lactation; and devices and miscellaneous topics.

The simple, effective breastfeeding guide for first-time parents When you're learning to breastfeed your first baby, the right support is essential. The First-Time Mom's Breastfeeding Handbook is the perfect encouraging, nonjudgmental guide to take you week-by-week through the first year and beyond. This easy-to-use reference can answer your most pressing breastfeeding questions—and empower you to give your baby a healthy head start. With insight from a professional lactation consultant (and mother of three), you'll get tons of fundamental knowledge, with advice for latching, positioning, establishing a feeding routine that fits your lifestyle, breast pumping and bottle feeding, and more. Learn how to troubleshoot 21 of the most common issues step-by-step during your first year and beyond—and get info on weaning whenever the time is right. The First-Time Mom's Breastfeeding Handbook includes: One step at a time—Find straightforward guidance as you progress through weekly and monthly breastfeeding goals for baby's first year. For every mom—Get nonjudgmental support for your life and breastfeeding style, including advice and encouragement for working moms. Health and wellness—Learn how to nurture your physical and mental health, and discover resources for when you need a little extra help. Find support on your feeding journey with The First-Time Mom's Breastfeeding Handbook.

This book is written by experienced midwife and Lactation Consultant, Jo Gilpin. It brings refreshing, easy to read, evidenced based information about breastfeeding for mothers and their babies, and covers many aspects that impact on breastfeeding success in baby's first year. It is ideal for anyone expecting a baby, anyone with a young baby, or anyone who has had a past history of breastfeeding disappointment. It is also ideal for grandparents to bring them up to speed with modern breastfeeding strategies and ideas Jo emphasises the great value of birth and the first feeds and explains the small challenges that commonly arise in the first weeks and months, as well as those more significant like low milk supply, mastitis, reflux and slow weight gain. In all, nothing is too difficult to overcome, and she encourages a positive, relaxed and enjoyable breastfeeding relationship between Mother and baby. Fathers are encouraged to be a major source of involvement and support. As baby moves through the first year Jo targets other aspects that can impact on the breastfeeding relationship, like starting solids, settling, sleep and returning to work. This book will enthuse and create confidence not only to give babies the most perfect food in their early lives with all its health benefits, but also a priceless life-long attachment between a Mother and her baby. www.breastfeedingsuccess.com.au/handbook.html

Latch is a judgment-free guide to breastfeeding that will teach you exactly what you need to know to meet your own personal breastfeeding goals. Early motherhood is a time of great joy. It can also be filled with new stressors—chief among them: breastfeeding. In Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Robin Kaplan, addresses specific breastfeeding concerns, allowing you to feel empowered while breastfeeding and overcome challenges as they arise. After working with countless mothers who have felt unique in their breastfeeding challenges, and as the mother of two who overcame breastfeeding challenges of her own, she knows how deeply personal breastfeeding is. Compassionate and supportive, Latch covers the most pressing topics at each stage of breastfeeding and will teach you to: Establish successful breastfeeding early on with attention to breastfeeding positions, latch, mom's wellbeing, milk supply, supplementation, and pumping Breastfeed through lifestyle changes such as returning to work, transitioning to bottle-feeding, supplementation, reducing nighttime feedings, and introducing solids Wean your baby/toddler from breastfeeding including emotional preparation, reducing feedings, and guidance for when your child tries to nurse again Complete with breastfeeding stories from new moms, breastmilk storage guidelines, and resources for additional breastfeeding support Latch will be there for you, holding your hand, every step of the way.