The Complete Book of Breastfeeding (Paperback, 4th ed.)

"The Complete Book of Breastfeeding" is a recognized classic in its field. Now it's been completely revised and updated in a new fourth edition non-doctrinaire, informative, and friendly, it is the most accessible and authoritative book, as much required reading for expecting and new mothers as a pregnancy guide and baby name book.
All healthy mothers should consider breastfeeding for the first year of a baby s life, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, and this is the book that will help women give their babies the healthiest start possible. Written by Sally Wendkos Olds and a new co-author, Laura Marks, M.D., "The Complete Book of Breastfeeding, Fourth Edition" offers a comprehensive introduction to breastfeeding how to get ready before the baby arrives; how to involve fathers and siblings; and the best diet and foods for mom. There are sections on dealing with problems at the hospital; extensive information on exclusive pumping (EPing); the best systems for giving supplementary bottles to a breastfed baby; the safest sleep scenarios for babies; breastfeeding in public, including laws affecting breastfeeding mothers. New data about preterm infants is presented, and special situations multiples, breast cancer, overweight and large-breasted women, breast surgery, tattoos and piercings are also discussed in detail. An expanded chapter on weaning features sections on breastfeeding past infancy. Also new is an appendix of online resources."

General

Imprint:	Workman Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	September 2010
Authors:	Sally Wendkos Olds • Laura Marks • Marvin S. Eiger
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
Edition:	4th ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-7611-5113-5
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Advice on parenting > Pregnancy, birth & baby care
LSN:	0-7611-5113-3
Barcode:	9780761151135

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