An all-new edition of the book breastfeeding mothers have relied on for generations is here! For many years, La Leche League has set the standard for supporting families in the art of breastfeeding. This new edition brings that support to today's parents, with up-to-date information, new illustrations, and stories from mothers, fathers, and grandparents around the world about their experiences. What's inside? * why breastfeeding matters * feeding cues and nursing positions for getting started * life with your breastfed baby * managing common challenges (with new research) * expressing and storing your milk, especially when going back to work * sleep and how to get more of it * starting family foods and weaning La Leche League is here to help you meet your breastfeeding goals, whether you're planning to breastfeed for a few weeks or a few years. This book puts information at your fingertips, ready to help you at any point on your breastfeeding journey.

The Art of Breastfeeding: Completely Revised and Updated 9th Edition (La Leche League International Book)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

LA Leche League International

Pitman, Teresa

Swisher, Anna

Moreno Carranza, Bibiana

Joyce, Jayne

Women's Health

Ballantine Books

Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant's Guide, Fifth Edition thoroughly covers how counseling styles and approaches can enhance interactions with mothers and stresses the importance of appropriate, effective communication techniques. The text presents topics within a counseling framework and includes practical suggestions for working with mothers. The reader will gain insight into applying knowledge and research into everyday practice, and how to meet counseling challenges. The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly revised and covers a variety of topics in the lactation consultation field, beginning with breastfeeding promotion in the modern world, and examining the professional role of the lactation consultant, as well as basic anatomy, physiology, nutritional needs, high-risk babies, and breastfeeding techniques

Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant's Guide

Lauwers, Judith

Jones& Bartlett Learning

Written from a teaching perspective, Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide, Sixth Edition presents topics within a counseling framework with practical suggestions and evidence-based information interwoven throughout. Completely updated and revised, it includes new research on milk composition, the importance of the gut microbiome and skin-to-skin care, Affordable Care Act changes, and the latest guidelines from the World Health Organization for breastfeeding with HIV. Also explored and expanded are discussions on cultural competence, working effectively and sensitively with LGBTQ families, addressing disparities in health equity, milk banking issues, and social media trends for lactation information and support. Additionally, the Sixth Edition also serves as a significant teaching tool for students, interns, and other healthcare professionals. With an extensive glossary and bulleted lists at the end of each chapter, it is an ideal study guide for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification and practice. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook.

Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide

Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide

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