The Breastfeeding Answer Book

Mothering Magazine, March-April 2003
From expressing milk to infant weight gain to fertility, this book is a veritable breastfeeding bible.


Journal of Human Lactation
A good addition to the library of anyone who works with breastfeeding infants.


Edward R. Newton, MD
...Provides a wealth of information on the management of breastfeeding.


Book Description
Revised and updated, the Breastfeeding Answer Book is the definitive resource for those who are dedicated to helping mothers breastfeed. Highlights of the third edition include new approaches to positioning and latch-on, information on the use of prescription and herbal medications to increase milk supply, new illustrations of breast structure and how the breast functions as reflected in the research of Dr Peter Hartmann, and information on breastfeeding in emergency situations. This guidebook, which also explores controversial issues such as vitamin D supplementation of the breastfed baby and new treatment options for damaged nipples, can be used with confidence to help mothers establish and enjoy a satisfying breastfeeding relationship with their babies.


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When La Leche League International introduced The Breastfeeding Answer Book in 1991, it was welcomed by breastfeeding counselors worldwide as the most complete and comprehensive guide to helping mothers find answers to their breastfeeding questions. This new edition, revised and expanded, covers even more breastfeeding situations. Complete and up-to-date references are included with every chapter along with suggestions of further reading for parents. LLLI's Center for Breastfeeding Information, the world's most extensive collection of research related to breastfeeding, was the primary source of scientific studies used for this comprehensive revision. All chapters have been carefully reviewed by members of LLLI's Health Advisory Council and other experts. The result is a complete guide to breastfeeding that can be used with confidence to help mothers establish and enjoy a satisfying breastfeeding relationship with their babies.


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