
The Better Way to Breastfeed
The Latest, Most Effective Ways to Feed and Nurture Your Baby with Comfort and Ease
Robin Weiss(Author)
Fair Winds Press
Published on 1. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-59233-422-3 (ISBN)
Description
A visual step-by-step guide to successful breastfeeding. Authoritative advice for overcoming every nursing challenge!
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to get your baby off to healthy start in life. However, nursing successfully over the long haul requires knowledge, support, and practical information and techniques. Nationally recognized breastfeeding and baby care expert Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E. provides the most up-to-date information on the topic as well as more than 150 photos and step-by-step illustrations that will show you how to make breastfeeding better for you and your baby.
Whether you're a first-time mother or an experienced one looking for new methods and information The Better Way to Breastfeed shows you how to overcome common pitfalls such as sore nipples, inadequate milk supply, and improper latching as well as special concerns like unusual nipple or breast shape and nursing preemies or multiples.
Each chapter includes:
Multiple quick references and handy checklists of what to know and do, and when you might need to seek help
In-depth discussions of how to work with your hospital, employer, friends, and family to support your breastfeeding goals
Confidence Cues that help you read your body and your baby's subtle signals
Mama Moments that provide reassurance and help you take care of yourself
With this essential guide you'll be able to breastfeed successfully no matter what your goals are, and ensure your baby is happy and healthy.
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to get your baby off to healthy start in life. However, nursing successfully over the long haul requires knowledge, support, and practical information and techniques. Nationally recognized breastfeeding and baby care expert Robin Elise Weiss, L.C.C.E. provides the most up-to-date information on the topic as well as more than 150 photos and step-by-step illustrations that will show you how to make breastfeeding better for you and your baby.
Whether you're a first-time mother or an experienced one looking for new methods and information The Better Way to Breastfeed shows you how to overcome common pitfalls such as sore nipples, inadequate milk supply, and improper latching as well as special concerns like unusual nipple or breast shape and nursing preemies or multiples.
Each chapter includes:
Multiple quick references and handy checklists of what to know and do, and when you might need to seek help
In-depth discussions of how to work with your hospital, employer, friends, and family to support your breastfeeding goals
Confidence Cues that help you read your body and your baby's subtle signals
Mama Moments that provide reassurance and help you take care of yourself
With this essential guide you'll be able to breastfeed successfully no matter what your goals are, and ensure your baby is happy and healthy.
Reviews / Votes
Weiss, Robin Elise. The Better Way To Breastfeed. Fair Winds: Quayside. 2010. c.304p. illus. index. ISBN 9781592334223. pap. $19.99. healthBreast feeding isn't an easy topic to write about, and Weiss (The Complete Illustrated Pregnancy Companion) explains upfront her goal to help moms stay committed to their choice to breast-feed. She does this through information-she makes it a point to bust the myths about breast feeding (e.g., small-breasted women won't produce enough milk, breast feeding hurts) with facts. Weiss occasionally refers to medical studies or journal articles, but most of her information isn't cited and occasionally seems overstated. Some readers may be put off by her encouragement to practice child-led weaning or tandem nursing; others will find it refreshing to have these subjects addressed. Supplementing is referenced, but formula is never mentioned, which may disappoint moms with questions about starting their breast-fed baby on formula. The book gives plenty of good advice about pumping milk at work for those who choose this route. VERDICT A good choice for readers open to natural or attachment parenting who want the latest information to back up their choice to breast-feed.-Library Journal, Sept. 1, 2010
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
100
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
957 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59233-422-3 (9781592334223)
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Robin Weiss
The Better Way to Breastfeed
The Latest, Most Effective Ways to Feed and Nurture Your Baby with Comfort and Ease
E-Book
06/2010
Fair Winds Press
€19.49
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Robin Elise Weiss is a childbirth and postpartum educator, certified doula, and lactation counselor as well as the pregnancy/birth expert for About.com. She is the author of seven books on pregnancy and childbirth and she and her work has been featured in Newsweek, Working Mother, and American Baby. You can find more information about Robin at: http://pregnancy.about.com, http://robineliseweiss.com, and http://birthactivist.com.