Everything you need to know to make breastfeeding a joyful, natural, and richly fulfilling experience for both you and your baby
Drawing
on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and
babies, Ina May Gaskin explores the health and psychological benefits
of breastfeeding and gives you invaluable practical advice that will
help you nurse your baby in the most fulfilling way possible. Inside
you’ll find answers to virtually every question you have on
breastfeeding, including topics such as
•the benefits of breastfeeding
•nursing challenges
•pumps and other nursing products
•sleeping arrangements
•nursing and work
•medications
•nursing multiples
•weaning
•sick babies
•nipplephobia, and much more
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
is filled with helpful advice, medical facts, and real-life stories
that will help you understand how and why breastfeeding works and how
you can use it to more deeply connect with your baby and your own body.
Whether you’re planning to nurse for the first time or are looking for
the latest, most up-to-date expert advice available, you couldn’t hope
to find a better guide than Ina May.