The First Time Mom S Breastfeeding Handbook

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.

HOW A SIMPLE GUIDE CAN HELP YOU AVOID THE MISTAKES THAT EVEN 99% OF THE MOST CARING AND INFORMED MOTHERS MAKE AT THE EXPENSE OF THEIR CHILDREN. THE BEST PEDIATRICIANS AND OBSTETRICIANS THAT HAVE GRADUATED FROM CAMBRIDGE WERE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED BY THESE TRICKS... As you know, becoming a mother is the most beautiful experience in the life of women, and every mother wants the best for her children! Doubt, apprehension, and anxiety can upset these magical moments, thus ruining the beginning of this wonderful adventure. Too often, parents, professionals, and outdated sources create confusion in the minds of new mothers, resulting in boorish mistakes that affect the health of newborns and have consequences that are sometimes very traumatic. Every mother works with dedication and absolute love to prepare for the great event. However, more often than we can imagine, this does not protect us from serious shortcomings that could be brilliantly avoided with clear and correct information. We often find ourselves in tears saying, "If only they had told me!" I have seen heavy quarrels with parents, loss of esteem from friends and acquaintances, broken marriages, and mothers destroyed by the serious consequences that their children have had to suffer because of trivial errors in the fundamental rules of nutrition and care of newborns. I don't want any child on this earth to be a victim of ignorance, nor any mother to be subjected to guilt will haunt them for life. Therefore, inside this book I will guide you step by step in understanding the secrets to taking the best care of your child during the first days of their life, becoming a real super mom, and leaving your worst fears and uncertainties behind you as distant and harmless memories. Word by word, I will answer all your questions about breastfeeding and not only... Together we will discover: - How and why maternal breastfeeding is not only about nutrition - How to best manage the first days of your newborn's life - The best ways to feed your child day by day - What consequences your diet can have on the newborn baby - Nursing and work: what is the best solution? - How best to overcome the first difficulties (organizational, physical, and mental) - The secret to impeccable weaning And much more... Only we know how important it is to be perfect mothers and how responsible we feel for the well-being of our children. . Nutrition in the first phase of life is essential to ensure their strong health. Refuse to carry the burden of a future compromise, of not giving enough for your child, now you have a chance to avoid any mistakes. Make the right choice, so little is enough to give and have so much. Give your child the care he deserves! Scroll up to the top of the page and GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!

The essential pregnancy guide for the modern woman The vast amount of information in encyclopedia-sized pregnancy books for first-time moms can be overwhelming and anxiety inducing. The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook is different. Including need-to-know advice relevant to the majority of women and pregnancies. This week-by-week guide will prepare and empower you during pregnancy and beyond. In the world of pregnancy books for first-time moms, this one is a go-to. With weekly goals you can focus on, including nutrition and milestone trackers, questions for OB-GYNs or midwifes, and tips on caring for your newborn, you'll be more than prepared for the big day. This standout among pregnancy books for first-time moms delivers: 40+ weekly milestones--From conception through the first few months of baby's life, set and accomplish goals based on your weekly priorities and needs. Baby and mom stats--Of all pregnancy books for first-time moms, this one offers a week-by-week rundown of your baby's development, symptoms you may be experiencing, major appointments, and more. Postpartum prep--Tips for focusing on your emotional health, healing your body after childbirth, taking care of your newborn, and thriving as a new mother. When you're thinking about pregnancy books for first-time moms, think about this one.

A practical, humorous guide to breastfeeding while employed: “Having such helpful tips and tricks . . . will be a godsend to the back-to-work mom.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Meet the frenemy of every new mother who works outside the home: the breast pump. This is the first book to give women what they need to know so they can successfully tune out the unhelpful, judgmental comments and self-doubts that spring up during this challenging time. Jessica Shortall shares the nitty-gritty basics of surviving the working world as a breastfeeding mom, offering a road map for negotiating the pumping schedule with colleagues, navigating business travel, and problem-solving when forced to pump in less-than-desirable locales. Drawing on the war stories, hacks, and humor of working moms, and on her own experience from her demanding job and travel in developing countries, she gives women moral support for dealing with the stress and guilt that come with juggling working and breastfeeding. As she tells the reader in her witty, inspiring manifesto: Your worth as a mother is not measured in ounces.

This is a shorter version of the best-selling book on breastfeeding, The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins. This concise, easy-to-use-on-the-fly version of that classic book is ideal for busy, time-pressed new moms (and their helpers and partners). It also includes planner pages to help keep track of nursing and pumping sessions and other important details. Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not always instinctive for either mothers or babies. Kathleen Huggins's The Nursing Mother's Companion has been a top-selling book on breastfeeding for more than 7 editions over 30 years, with more than 1.1 million copies sold. It is respected and recommended by professionals, including The International Lactation Consultant Association, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, and The American Academy of Pediatrics, and it is well loved by new parents for its encouraging and accessible style. Now, in this shorter quick-reference version, moms and their partners can get the answers they need in a flash,without sacrificing the breadth and accuracy of the original book. Plus, this edition adds a planner component, for scheduling nursing sessions, pump rentals and pumping sessions, weight and wellness checks, anticipated dates for weaning, and more. Kathleen Huggins equips breastfeeding mothers with all the information they need to overcome potential difficulties and nurse their babies successfully. This up-to-date book covers: Expressing, storing, and feeding breast milk How to cope with breastfeeding obstacles and challenges Managing pumping and nursing when you return to work New-mom care for the postpartum period Introducing solid foods How to choose a breast pump Deciding when to wean—and how to do it

THE BREASTFEEDING BOOK YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS Why is breastfeeding the optimal choice? What happens when my maternity leave is over? What’s the safest way to store pumped milk? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource to help you and your baby get the healthiest possible start. With everything new mothers need to know about breastfeeding, this fully revised and updated edition covers the very latest in research, including • information for mothers preparing for the first feeding and adjusting to home, family, and work as a nursing mother • the latest on rooming-in with your baby to strengthen the parent-child bond • new recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS • reassuring guidance on pumping and milk storage • expanded coverage of proper nutrition for nursing mothers • ideal ways to establish a nursing routine and what to do when returning to work • the father’s role and creating a postpartum support network • solutions to common breastfeeding challenges Nursing mothers everywhere will find this book an indispensable guide to maximizing the lifelong benefits of breastfeeding that only the American Academy of Pediatrics can provide.

Everything you need to know to make breastfeeding a joyful, natural, and richly fulfilling experience for both you and your baby Drawing on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskin explores the health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding and gives you invaluable practical advice that will help you nurse your baby in the most fulfilling way possible. Inside you’ll find answers to virtually every question you have on breastfeeding, including topics such as •the benefits of breastfeeding •nursing challenges •pumps and other nursing products •sleeping arrangements •nursing and work •medications •nursing multiples •weaning •sick babies •nipplephobia, and much more Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding is filled with helpful advice, medical facts, and real-life stories that will help you understand how and why breastfeeding works and how you can use it to more deeply connect with your baby and your own body. Whether you’re planning to nurse for the first time or are looking for the latest, most up-to-date expert advice available, you couldn’t hope to find a better guide than Ina May.