Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
An essential addition to the breastfeeding bookshelf packed with proven strategies and foods that will maximize Mom s supply of breast milk Breastfeeding moms, and expectant mothers who are deciding whether to breastfeed, share a common concern: Will I make enough milk? In Boost Your Breast Milk, lactation expert Alicia C. Simpson offers practical and clear guidance on nursing, how to recognize low milk supply, and what to do if it happens, including:
- breastfeeding basics preparing to nurse, latching techniques, and scheduling feedings
- the causes of low milk supply and milk slumps
- in-depth information on nursing mothers nutritional needs
- and 75 recipes that make the most of lactogenic, or milkboosting, ingredients.
Oats, whole grains, beans and legumes, and papaya are just some of the foods that support milk production. (And they are all plant-based, so Simpson keeps the recipes vegan her specialty ) These are dishes that the whole family can enjoy, with the added benefit of keeping Mom healthy and well supplied with milk for baby."
Synopsis
I want to breastfeed my baby, but will I be able to? Every mom wants to produce enough nutritious milk for her tiny one--but many worry about low milk supply and other potential hurdles. In
Boost Your Breast Milk, you'll find the most up-to-date practices that support a healthy milk supply for baby and a healthy mom.
- Clear, calm advice on breastfeeding--preparing to nurse, latching techniques, when to feed, and more
- How to spot and manage the causes of low supply and milk slumps--from mastitis to your baby's natural growth spurts
- What to eat when you're nursing--from superfoods like avocado to naturally lactogenic (milk-boosting) foods like oats and papaya
- Plus, 75 recipes packed with goodness that the whole family can enjoy
A healthy beginning starts now
Synopsis
Every mom wants to produce enough nutritious milk for her tiny one--but many worry about low milk supply and other potential hurdles. In
Boost Your Breast Milk, you'll find the most up-to-date practices that support a healthy milk supply for baby and a healthy mom.
- Clear, calm advice on breastfeeding--preparing to nurse, latching techniques, when to feed, and more
- How to spot and manage the causes of low supply and milk slumps--from mastitis to your baby's natural growth spurts
- What to eat when you're nursing--from superfoods like avocado to naturally lactogenic (milk-boosting) foods like oats and papaya
- Plus, 75 recipes packed with goodness that the whole family can enjoy
A healthy beginning starts now