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Expectant Mothers: What You Need to Know

Additional Resources

The Nursing Mother’s Companion, by Kathleen Huggins. A practical and well-illustrated guide written by a certified lactation consultant and registered nurse. Medical emphasis describing breastfeeding month to month. A methodical approach to achieving successful breastfeeding. Fourth Edition

Nursing Mother, Working Mother, by Gale Pryor. Written for working mothers who choose to continue nursing. Practical guidelines to preparing to return to the workplace; feeding schedule, choosing a breastpump, day care advice, milk collection and storage information, support from co-workers, friends and family.

Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You, by Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher and Suzanne Arms. Great latch-on and positioning technique illustrations and guidance on successful breastfeeding.

Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding, by Eileen Behan. Offers a complete guide in nutrition for the nursing mother, including a healthy guide to sensible weight loss without compromising mother’s and baby’s nutritional needs.

The Nursing Mother’s Guide to Weaning, by Kathleen Huggins. Offers emotional as well as a practical guide to the step by step process of weaning. An essential book for mothers to read before weaning.

Child of Mine, by Ellen Satter. This book provides basics of child nutrition. It espouses a philosophy of moderation and common sense that fosters good health and eating habits.

Breastfeeding Your Baby Video, by Medela, Inc. A one hour video that offers a complete guide from prenatal preparation to weaning your baby. Special emphasis on latch-on and positioning techniques to special circumstances.
 

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