The American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding (Revised Edition)

About The American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother’s Guide to Breastfeeding (Revised Edition)

THE BREASTFEEDING BOOK YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS

Why is breastfeeding the optimal choice? What happens when my family leave is over? What’s the safest way to store pumped milk? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource for helping you and your baby get the healthiest possible start. Based on the very latest research, this fully revised and updated edition covers everything you need to know about breastfeeding, including:

• the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and infant
• the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations on breastfeeding
• how to prepare for the first feeding and adjust to life as a nursing mother
• guidance for rooming-in with your baby to strengthen your bond and reduce the risk of SIDS
• helpful tips for pumping and storing your milk
• revised nutrition recommendations for the nursing mother
• ideal ways to establish a breastfeeding routine and what to do when you return to work
• the non-nursing partner’s role and how to create a postpartum support network
• solutions to common breastfeeding challenges
• the emotional aspects of breastfeeding

Nursing mothers everywhere will find this book an indispensable guide to helping them maximize the lifelong benefits of breastfeeding, with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the authoritative source on infant and child care and nutrition.

About The American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother’s Guide to Breastfeeding (Revised Edition)

By the preeminent pediatric organization, a revised and updated edition of the 1.3 million copy breastfeeding primer, reflecting the most up-to-date information and statistics about the benefits of nursing and sage advice on how to establish a breastfeeding routine.

The organization that represents the nation’s finest pediatricians, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), is the standard-setter for best practices in pediatric medicine. Their ever-popular New Mother’s Guide to Breastfeeding is the book most pediatricians recommend. In 2024, they will release a newly revised policy statement on breastfeeding guidelines and includes the very latest in research on the links between breastfeeding and childhood health. This comprehensive resource covers:

• Information for mothers who are preparing for the first feeding and adjusting to home, family, and work as a nursing mother

• New research on the ways breastfeeding can stave off childhood allergies and obesity

• Expanded coverage of proper nutrition for nursing mothers

• Proven ways to establish a nursing routine and what to do when mom returns to work

• Information on handling special situations like premature birth and C-sections

• Mom-tested solutions to common breastfeeding challenges