Nursing Mother's Companion 8th Edition: The Breastfeeding Book Mothers Trust, from Pregnancy Through Weaning [Paperback]

Solve breastfeeding challenges quickly and safely with this beloved and reliable guide.

Breastfeeding is natural, but it can be challenging for new moms and their babies. Hospitals and doctors’ offices often do not have the time to respond to the many questions new moms have about nursing their babies—especially when hurdles arise on nights or weekends, as they inevitably do. This book fills the gaps, withaccurate adviceand a warm and wise tone.

The Nursing Mother’s Companionhas been among the top two best-selling books on breastfeeding for more than 30 years, with more than one 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 is well loved by new parents for itsencouraging and accessible style.

Kathleen Huggins equips breastfeeding mothers with the information they need toovercome potential difficultiesandnurse their babies successfullyfrom the first week through whenever they choose to wean. This fully updated and revised 8th edition provides information on topics such as:
 

• How to cope with breastfeeding obstacles and challenges
• Incorporating a nursing routine into a working life
• Treating postpartum headaches and nausea
• Weaning, and introducing solid foods
• Expressing, storing, and feeding breast milk
• How to choose and use a breast pump, with details on specific models

Nursing Mother’s Companioncomes complete with “Survival Guides” set off by colored bands on the pages for quick reference, as well as appendices on determining baby’s milk needs in the first six weeks, and the safety of various drugs during breastfeeding.

You will also find an insightfulforeword by Jessica Martin-Weber, creator of the popular websit