On the Breast Handbook. Planning for breastfeeding success
Description:... This book is written by experienced midwife and Lactation
Consultant, Jo Gilpin. It brings refreshing, easy to read, evidenced
based information about breastfeeding for mothers and their babies, andcovers many aspects that impact on breastfeeding success in baby's
first year.
It is ideal for anyone expecting a baby, anyone with ayoung baby, or anyone who has had a past history of breastfeeding
disappointment. It is also ideal for grandparents to bring them up to
speed with modern breastfeeding strategies and ideas
Jo emphasisesthe great value of birth and the first feeds and explains the small
challenges that commonly arise in the first weeks and months, as well asthose more significant like low milk supply, mastitis, reflux and slow
weight gain. In all, nothing is too difficult to overcome, and she
encourages a positive, relaxed and enjoyable breastfeeding relationshipbetween Mother and baby. Fathers are encouraged to be a major source
of involvement and support.
As baby moves through the first year
Jo targets other aspects that can impact on the breastfeeding
relationship, like starting solids, settling, sleep and returning to
work.
This book will enthuse and create confidence not only to
give babies the most perfect food in their early lives with all its
health benefits, but also a priceless life-long attachment between a
Mother and her baby.
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