Bibliograph

The nursing mother's companion, the breastfeeding book mothers trust, from pregnancy through weaning, Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S., I.B.C.L.C. ; with Jan Ellen Brown, B.S., I.B.C.L.C. and Jenn Thorne ; foreword by Jessica Martin-Weber ; preface by Kelly Bonyata ; appendix on Drug Safety by Philip O. Anderson

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The nursing mother's companion, the breastfeeding book mothers trust, from pregnancy through weaning, Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S., I.B.C.L.C. ; with Jan Ellen Brown, B.S., I.B.C.L.C. and Jenn Thorne ; foreword by Jessica Martin-Weber ; preface by Kelly Bonyata ; appendix on Drug Safety by Philip O. Anderson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-429) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The nursing mother's companion

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1281195830

Responsibility statement

Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S., I.B.C.L.C. ; with Jan Ellen Brown, B.S., I.B.C.L.C. and Jenn Thorne ; foreword by Jessica Martin-Weber ; preface by Kelly Bonyata ; appendix on Drug Safety by Philip O. Anderson

Sub title

the breastfeeding book mothers trust, from pregnancy through weaning

Summary

"Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not entirely instinctive for either mothers or babies. Now in its eighth edition, this classic handbook, completely updated with the most recent medical knowledge, is more comprehensive than ever, with "Survival Guides" for problem solving, extensive coverage of the latest breast pumps on the market, information about new digital products for monitoring your baby, and an up-to-date appendix on the safety of drugs and supplements during breastfeeding. The Nursing Mother's Companion tells you everything you need to know about nursing your baby, from preparations during pregnancy all the way to weaning" -- Page 4 of cover

Table Of Contents

Looking forward: preparations during pregnancy -- Off to a good start: the first week -- Special situations for mothers and babies -- The learning period: the first two months -- Expressing, storing, and feeding breast milk -- Traveling together, being apart -- The reward period: from two through six months -- Nursing the older baby -- Nursing your toddler -- Appendix A: resources for nursing mothers -- Appendix B: determining babies' milk needs during the first six weeks -- Appendix C: the World Health Organization growth standards -- Appendix D: The safety of drugs during breastfeeding

Target audience

adult

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