{"product_id":"nursing-mothers-companion-8th-edition-the-breastfeeding-book-mothers-trust-from-pregnancy-through-weaning-paperback","title":"Nursing Mother's Companion 8th Edition: The Breastfeeding Book Mothers Trust, from Pregnancy Through Weaning - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathleen Huggins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolve breastfeeding challenges quickly and safely with this beloved and reliable guide.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Breastfeeding is natural, but it can be challenging for new moms and their babies. Hospitals and doctors' offices often do not have the time to respond to the many questions new moms have about nursing their babies--especially when hurdles arise on nights or weekends, as they inevitably do. This book fills the gaps, with \u003cb\u003eaccurate advice\u003c\/b\u003e and a warm and wise tone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nursing Mother's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e has been among the top two best-selling books on breastfeeding for more than 30 years, with more than one million copies sold. It is respected and recommended by professionals, including The International Lactation Consultant Association, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, and The American Academy of Pediatrics, and is well loved by new parents for its \u003cb\u003eencouraging and accessible style\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kathleen Huggins equips breastfeeding mothers with the information they need to \u003cb\u003eovercome potential difficulties\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003enurse their babies successfully\u003c\/b\u003e from the first week through whenever they choose to wean. This fully updated and revised 8th edition provides information on topics such as: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to cope with breastfeeding obstacles and challenges \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Incorporating a nursing routine into a working life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Treating postpartum headaches and nausea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Weaning, and introducing solid foods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Expressing, storing, and feeding breast milk \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to choose and use a breast pump, with details on specific models \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNursing Mother's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e comes complete with \"Survival Guides\" set off by colored bands on the pages for quick reference, as well as appendices on\u003cb\u003e determining baby's milk needs\u003c\/b\u003e in the first six weeks, and the \u003cb\u003esafety of various drugs \u003c\/b\u003eduring breastfeeding. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You will also find an insightful \u003cb\u003eforeword by Jessica Martin-Weber, creator of the popular website The Leaky Boob\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003epreface by Kelly Bonata, creator of the go-to site KellyMom\u003c\/b\u003e. These two much-loved authorities speak to the importance of owning an authoritative breastfeeding book that cuts through the jumble of opinions, information, and misinformation on the web.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen Huggins\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered nurse and board-certified lactation consultant who is widely recognized as one of the pioneers in establishing the lactation consultant discipline as a core component of maternal-child health care in US hospitals. She established this reputation by creating and running a model breastfeeding clinic at San Luis Obispo General Hospital in California; by lecturing widely to professional peers and hospital administrators; and through her book \u003ci\u003eThe Nursing Mother's Companion. \u003c\/i\u003eShe has also co-authored \u003ci\u003eThe Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNursing Mother, Working Mother.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives in San Luis Obispo, where she currently runs a new mothers' store, Simply MaMa. She continues to lecture widely in the health care and lactation-consultant arenas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 9 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 12, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771558134048,"sku":"9781558329126","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/21f3b13fd4b61c7a5c8ab6c3590320f8.webp?v=1780388374","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/nursing-mothers-companion-8th-edition-the-breastfeeding-book-mothers-trust-from-pregnancy-through-weaning-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}