Synopses & Reviews
Practical nursing advice and solutions for today s new mothers
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that women breastfeed their babies for the first six months. Yet two-thirds of American women who start out breastfeeding (out of the 59 percent who attempt it) quit before the half-year mark. This savvy guide, by two nurses who between them have breastfed ten babies, gives new moms the know-how they need to go the distance. From how to tell if baby is getting enough milk to how to manage breastfeeding if you re a working mom, the book is packed with authoritative, reassuring guidance that shows how to solve common (and not so common) breastfeeding challenges and make sure babies enjoy the benefits of breast milk.
Sharon Perkins, RN (Medford, NJ), is a Nurse Coordinator for IVF at a major fertility clinic and coauthor of Fertility For Dummies. Carol Vannais, RN (Shamong, NJ), is a certified childbirth instructor.
Review
“…will guide you from first latch-on through weaning…” (Shape Fit Pregnancy, October 2004)
Synopsis
Gain confidence and enjoy breastfeeding
Get physically and mentally ready to breastfeed your baby
This easy-to-follow guide, written by two maternal/ child health experts, provides practical, reassuring advice on everything from making preparations at home and starting to breastfeed at the hospital to breastfeeding while working and weaning.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Tell if your baby is getting enough milk
- Care for your breasts and nipples
- Solve breastfeeding problems
- Nurse two children at a time
- Breastfeed outside the home
Synopsis
Gain confidence and enjoy breastfeeding
Get physically and mentally ready to breastfeed your baby
This easy-to-follow guide, written by two maternal/ child health experts, provides practical, reassuring advice on everything from making preparations at home and starting to breastfeed at the hospital to breastfeeding while working and weaning.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Tell if your baby is getting enough milk
- Care for your breasts and nipples
- Solve breastfeeding problems
- Nurse two children at a time
- Breastfeed outside the home
Synopsis
Gain confidence and enjoy breastfeeding
Get physically and mentally ready to breastfeed your baby
This easy-to-follow guide, written by two maternal/ child health experts, provides practical, reassuring advice on everything from making preparations at home and starting to breastfeed at the hospital to breastfeeding while working and weaning.
The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
* Tell if your baby is getting enough milk
* Care for your breasts and nipples
* Solve breastfeeding problems
* Nurse two children at a time
* Breastfeed outside the home
About the Author
Sharon Perkins, RN, coauthor of Fertility For Dummies, has more than two decades of experience in maternal/child health.
Carol Vannais, RN, educates parents-to-be in the benefits of breastfeeding.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Ready to Breastfeed.
Chapter 1: Deciding to Breastfeed.
Chapter 2: The Advantages of Breastfeeding.
Chapter 3: Is Breastfeeding Always Best?
Chapter 4: Preparing Physically and Mentally for Breastfeeding.
Chapter 5: Setting Up and Stocking Your Breastfeeding Space.
Part II: Putting Breastfeeding into Action.
Chapter 6: At the Hospital: Beginning to Breastfeed.
Chapter 7: At Home: Establishing the Breastfeeding Habit.
Chapter 8: Coping with Early Breastfeeding Problems.
Chapter 9: Breastfeeding in Special Circumstances.
Part III: Growing with Your Baby.
Chapter 10: Breastfeeding Through Different Ages and Stages.
Chapter 11: You and Your Spouse: Being a Breastfeeding Couple.
Chapter 12: Weaning the Baby.
Part IV: Breastfeeding in the Real World.
Chapter 13: Breastfeeding and the Working Mom.
Chapter 14: Balancing Breastfeeding and the Rest of Your Life.
Chapter 15: Upholding Your Legal Right to Breastfeed.
Chapter 16: Breastfeeding and Your Next Pregnancy.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: (Almost) Ten Little Things That Make Breastfeeding More Fun.
Chapter 18: Ten Resources for Breastfeeding.
Chapter 19: Ten Breastfeeding Wives’ Tales.
Index.