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.