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The Breastfeeding Answer Book (2003) is the most complete and comprehensive guide for those who help
breastfeeding mothers. Used worldwide by lactation consultants, mother-to-mother breastfeeding counselors, dieticians, public health workers, doctors, and nurses.
By Nancy Mohrbacher and Julie Stock. Fully referenced. 680 pp.
Autographed!
Now on sale for $64.00! (Regular price: $68.00) NOW AVAILABLE!
"...provides a wealth of information on the management of breastfeeding." --Edward R. Newton, MD
"A good addition to the library of anyone who works with breastfeeding mothers and infants." --Journal of Human Lactation
The Breastfeeding Answer Book:
Presents a broad spectrum of information enabling the breastfeeding counselor or mother to find the best appoach and solution.
Explores in depth all types of breastfeeding situations--from the mildly disturbing to the potentially serious and severe.
Easy to read with tabs on the back cover to aid in locating information quickly.
Fully referenced to include information from the most up-to-date studies in medical literature and a wide variety of respected sources.
Reviewed by doctors and other health professionals on La Leche League's Health Advisory Council.
Includes a complete reprint of the 2001 Pediatrics article, "Transfer of Drugs and Other Chemicals into Human Milk," to provide a quick reference on medications that may affect breastfeeding.
Incorporates knowledge based on La Leche League's more than fifty years of experience in helping breastfeeding mothers.
Highlights of the Third Edition:
New approaches to positioning and latch-on described and illustrated.
Explanation of the appropriate use of nipple shields for premies and babies with latch-on and sucking problems, including specific tips on how to be sure the nipple shield is used correctly.
New information on the use of prescribed and herbal medicines to increase milk supply.
New recommendations from WHO on the timing of starting solid foods.
Updated and expanded information on breastfeeding the baby with reflux disease.
New guidelines on feeding babies with a cleft palate.
Information on breastfeeding in emergency situations.
New illustrations of breast structure and description of breast function, reflecting the work of Dr. Peter Hartmann.
New treatment options for the mother whose sensitive/allergic baby reacts to something in her diet.
Information on controversial issues such as vitamin D supplementation of the breastfed baby, hormonal approaches to induced lactation, and new treatment options for damaged nipples.
Chapters include:
Employment and Breastfeeding
Sexuality, Fertility, and Contraception
Weight Gain
Positioning, Latch-on, and the Baby's Suck
Expression and Storage of Milk
Starting Solids
Breast Problems
Nutrition, Exercise, Weight Loss, and Personal Grooming
Weaning
Fussy at the Breast and Breast Refusal
Prematurity
Health Problems--Mother
The Use of Breast Pumps and Other Products
Drugs, Vitamins, Vaccines, and Diagnostic Tests
Relactation and Induced Lactation
Breastfeeding Twins, Triplets, and More
Newborn Jaundice
Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing
Nipple Problems
Breastfeeding Basics
Health Problems--Baby
The Breast and How It Works
The Art of Breastfeeding
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