Health & Fitness - Breastfeeding

Women often seek breastfeeding advice and support in medical settings. If the doctors and nurses they contact are knowledgeable about breastfeeding, then their advice will likely be helpful. Unfortunately, if the providers are not knowledgeable, their advice is less likely to help mothers succeed....

Social scientist and mother Courtney Jung explores the ever-expanding world of breastfeeding advocacy, shining a new light on the diverse communities who compose it, the dubious science behind it, and the pernicious public policies to which it has given rise Is breast really best?...

Supporting Sucking Skills in Breastfeeding Infants, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for healthcare professionals working with new breastfeeding families and infants. Using a multidisciplinary approach, it incorporates the latest research on infant sucking and clinical strategies to assist infants with breastfeeding. With an...

The transition from nursing to weaning is a rite of passage. It can either be a time full of stress, regret and confusion, or a joyous celebration of growth. Ready to Wean is for mothers and nursing children, to help them both communicate their...

Lactation Management II provides the latest insights from thought leaders on topics such as: - Breastfeeding support provided by Baby Caf USA - How and when to use the WHO and CDC growth charts - Using WHO growth charts to educate mothers rather than...

"What Is That?"You see the mother and baby in front of you, but can you decode the signs before your eyes? Is this sore nipple the result of a bad latch ... or a contagious virus? Is that baby with birth trauma in need...

Media headlines from around the world are increasingly highlighting the mental health toll of working within healthcare, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Likewise, we know that infant feeding experiences can leave a lasting memory for mothers who have struggled. But what about those working...

If you're reading this, chances are you are planning (or have already begun) to breastfeed. Why do you need this book? First, you'll find tips and insights that can simplify your life and make the process less confusing. Second, despite the glut of information...

If you're reading this, chances are you are planning (or have already begun) to breastfeed. Why do you need this book? First, you'll find tips and insights that can simplify your life and make the process less confusing. Second, despite the glut of information...

Lactation Management I provides the latest insights from thought leaders on topics such as: - The impact of marijuana breastfeeding infants - Helping mothers on the autistic spectrum meet their breastfeeding goals - Visitation rights post-divorce for breastfeeding infants - Dental caries and the...

This book is not too long or demanding for tired mothers but provides the information in a balanced, clear manner for you to get the best out of your breast milk for mom and baby. In this Breastfeeding Tips book, you will discover: -...

Awarded first place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Maternal-Child/Neonatal Nursing category! Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care continues to be a trustworthy source for lactation-specific information and education in a thoroughly updated second edition. Published in association with...

Awarded third place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Maternal-Child/Neonatal Nursing category! Comprehensive Lactation Consultant Exam Review, Fifth Edition is an ideal resource to help prepare for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) certification examination. Completely revised...

In The Art of Giving Birth, experienced doula, antenatal educator, and award-winning author Sallyann Beresford shares her Five Key Physiological Principles - to support you in understanding your options throughout pregnancy, labour and birth.In this ground-breaking book, Sallyann reveals her tricks of the trade...

Nurse Barb provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the changes, challenges, and joys that are in store for them, as well as a guide to preparing for baby's arrival. A joyful, healthy pregnancy can be just a read away.Author: Barbara DehnISBN-10: 1591203864ISBN-13: 9781591203865Publisher:...

Nurse Barb provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the changes, challenges, and joys that are in store for them, as well as a guide to preparing for baby's arrival. A joyful, healthy pregnancy can be just a read away.Author: Barbara DehnISBN-10: 1591203767ISBN-13: 9781591203766Publisher:...

Breast Feeding - We all know that breast feeding is the most natural, healthiest way to nourish - and bond with - your baby. However, if you're a first time mother, you might have a lot of breast feeding questions. For instance, how to...

While most people understand the benefits of breastfeeding infants, the practice is not always supported in all cultures. A Fading Art by Dr. Modia Batterjee is a personal and highly researched exploration of breastfeeding in the Middle East, specifically Saudi Arabia. A lactation consultant,...

If you're reading this, chances are you are planning (or have already begun) to breastfeed. Why do you need this book? First, you'll find tips and insights that can simplify your life and make the process less confusing. Second, despite the glut of information...

Birth is something that intrinsically connects us all. We have all been through birth.Our biological mother's have all selflessly risked their lives to birth us into this world.Perhaps we too have created life, and helped to birth a human being into the world.Birth is...

Breastfeeding rarely conforms to the idealized Madonna-and-baby image seen in old artwork, now re-cast in celebrity breastfeeding photo spreads and pro-breastfeeding ad campaigns. The personal accounts in Others' Milk illustrate just how messy and challenging and unpredictable it can be--an uncomfortable reality in the...

"New Baby 101 - A Midwife's Guide for New Parents" covers preparation for baby's arrival and all aspects of care during baby's first 3 months. This comprehensive resource is available as a book and eBook, supported by practical "how to" videos created by experienced...

This is an extremely personal account of the physical and emotional changes experienced by one mom following the birth of her babies. This is not how a mom "remembers" the aftermath of a delivery. This is a book written from actual voice recordings as...

In the new book Breast Easy, international bestselling authors Jennifer Nicole Marcos, Cameo Haag, Leslie Lang, Dr. Kim D'Eramo, Nicole Richardson, Elisabeth Schweiger, Kim Coleman, Jennilynne Coley, Jeni Griffith burgess, Jennifer Lamkins, Brittany Rogozinski, Julie Oreson Perkins, Tanya Desaulniers and Erica Glessing share what...

The ultimate modern-day breastfeeding guide, with empowering, medically sound advice and solutions for the trickiest issues--from a pioneering ENT doctor and breastfeeding expert. In today's breastfeeding-friendly environment, the pressure to nurse is intense. We hear over and over that breastfeeding is natural, and every...

"A deeply compelling memoir from a transgender man who birthed and breastfed his children - it's informative, inspiring, and transformational." - DIANA WEST, co-author of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th edition In a time when to most people "pregnancy" automatically means "motherhood," what...

Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence is the perfect tool for busy clinicians who need a quick, accurate, and current reference. It provides the essentials of breastfeeding management to support best outcomes for breastfeeding families. Now in an updated and modernized fifth...

The perfect baby book for new moms and dads You've just had a baby. Everything is perfect. Then the hospital sends you home--without an instruction manual... Baby expert Gina Ford comes to the rescue with her newly revised hour-by-hour, week-by-week guide. One of Great...

In the world of pediatric care, sleep safety guidelines are controversial and often misguided. Health professionals broadly discourage all forms of cosleeping, which, along with the potentially devastating consequences, makes deciding how and where your baby should sleep both confusing and frightening. Parents who...

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...

This funny, relatable, and empathetic book for expectant parents shows that everyone knows what to expect during pregnancy . . . or do they? Full of vibrant illustrations, annotated diagrams, and first-hand accounts, Be Pregnant is a fun and comforting companion for this exciting...

Pediatricians say you should but it's okay if you don't. The hospital says, Breast is best, but sends you home with formula just in case. Your sister-in-law says, Of course you should! Your mother says, I didn't, and you turned out just fine. Celebrities...

Sweet Sleep is the first and most complete book on nights and naps for breastfeeding families. It's mother-wisdom, reassurance, and a how-to guide for making sane and safe decisions on how and where your family sleeps, backed by the latest research. It's 4 A.M....

The award-winning, practical, relatable, and humorous guide to surviving the difficult, awkward, and rewarding job of being a breastfeeding, working mom. Meet the frenemy of every working, breastfeeding mother: the breast pump. Many women are beyond "breast is best" and on to figuring out...

Winner of the 2023 Feathered Quill Book Awards"I felt seen and cared for while reading this book, empowered by scientifically sound, accurate information presented in a clear, kind way. THIS IS IT. THIS IS THE BOOK"Do you feel overloaded with baby care advice?Are you...

The Definitive Guide to Breastfeeding Your BabyBreastfeeding may be natural, but it may also be more challenging than you expect. Some mothers encounter doubts and difficulties, from struggling with the first few feedings to finding a gentle and loving way to comfortably wean from...

AJN Award Winner Awarded third place in the 2020 AJN Book of the Year Award in the Maternal-Child Health/Prenatal Nursing/Childbirth category. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Sixth Edition is the ultimate reference for the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice...

Tackle breastfeeding challenges with clear info and confidenceBreastfeeding moms will tell you milk makin' comes with health and convenience benefits-and a million questions. Lactivate! is a judgment-free advice book with the latest knowledge of breastfeeding, supporting you to make the best decisions for yourself...

A book for older babies, toddlers, and children that colorfully details what a child might experience in the process of weaning from night nursing. Sally Weans From Night Nursing encourages the gradual process of weaning without absolutes or judgements regarding when a child "should"...

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...

This is a workbook on skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo care) for parents of premature babies. On the mother's chest the newborn baby feels safe and therefore stabilises more quickly. The physical and mental development is better, and the social and emotional attachment improves early parenting....

Each year, about 15 percent of the people who complete the requirements and take theIBLCE exam end up failing. If you've picked up this book, odds are you've been down thatpath before. You don't need to be again.Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS CCL IBCLC, has...

Use This Book To Turn Your Fussy, Crying Baby Into a Happy, Calm Baby What many new breastfeeding mothers don't realize is that a fussy, gassy, colicky, crying baby can be reacting negatively to the foods that she eats Everything that a breastfeeding mother...

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...

This fascinating new book fills a missing void in the child-rearing world. It explains everything from the basics of nursing, to SIDS, to facial massage, and finishes with the secrets to good speech development and keys to enhancing your child's best natural appearance. Written...

Doula Beccy Hands and midwife Alexis Stickland know what a challenge it can be to balance self-care with motherhood. In The Little Book of Support for New Moms, they bring together decades of experience to share invaluable tips and tricks to boost confidence and...

In a time when to most people "pregnancy" automatically means "motherhood," what is it like to get pregnant, give birth, and breastfeed a child all while being an out transgender man? When Trevor MacDonald decided to start a family, he knew that the world...

For those sleepless parents and babies the world over, in Your Sleepless Baby Rowena Bennett describes effective, drug-free solutions for infant sleep problems. Whatever your parenting style, you'll find solutions to match. You'll discover medical, developmental and behavioural reasons for babies experiencing broken sleep,...

DO YOU WORRY ABOUT BEING AS MUCH USE AS A CHOCOLATE TEAPOT WHEN IT COMES TO BREASTFEEDING?Men are not blessed with onboard feeding devices, but that's no excuse to become a wallflower. Why? Because the arch-enemy of breastfeeding is stress. If you build the...

Learn how to have an empowered, more joyful birth! Giving birth can be -- and should be -- an exciting, positive experience. While every labor and delivery has unique challenges, you can help to make it the best possible experience through a combination of...