The Nursing Mother's Companion, 7th Edition, with New Illustrations: The Breastfeeding Book Mothers Trust, from Pregnancy Through WeaningRespected for over 30 years as the definitive guide, now more than ever, The Nursing Mother's Companion is the go-to guide every new mother should have at hand. Kathleen Huggins equips breastfeeding mothers with all the information they need to overcome potential difficulties and nurse their babies successfully from the first week through the toddler years, or somewhere in between.
You will also find Huggins's indispensable problem-solving "survival guides" set off by colored bands on the pages for quick reference, as well as appendices on determining baby's milk needs in the first six weeks and the safety of various drugs during breast-feeding. |
Contents
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3 Special Mothers Special Babies | 113 |
The First Two Months | 154 |
5 Expressing Storing and Feeding Breast Milk | 224 |
6 Traveling Together Being Apart | 284 |
From Two through Six Months | 301 |
9 Nursing the Toddler | 347 |
Resources for Nursing Mothers | 357 |
Determining Babies Milk Needs during the First Six Weeks | 369 |
The World Health Organization Growth Standards | 371 |
The Safety of Drugs during Breastfeeding by Philip O Anderson | 374 |
REFERENCES | 407 |
SUGGESTED SUPPLEMENTAL READING | 414 |
INDEX | 415 |