Breastfeeding keep it simple english a perfect introduction to breastfeeding knowing that a picture is worth a thousand words, the fifth edition of breastfeeding, keep it simple features all new color illustrations designed to highlight important breastfeeding information. Staying true to the keep it simple philosophy that has made amy spanglers books and products so popular with parents and health professionals, breastfeeding. The international studies described include those on birth practices and breastfeeding, skintoskin contact, laidback breastfeeding, making milk, as well as on a wide range of unusual situations. Keep it simple has sold over a million copies since it was first published in 2004. These are laws you can use to get breastfeeding off to a good start and avoid common challenges.
Breastfeeding made simple 7 natural laws for nursing mothers. Breastfeeding mothers need all the support they can get. Ive read a lot of books about breastfeeding and these are top 3 books id recommend if you want to learn more about breastfeeding and find answers to common questions and problems. One simple thing to do in the delivery room to make breastfeeding easier keep your baby skintoskin and if possible let him find the breast and latch on by himself. Updated in 2019 with color illustrations and new graphics, the 5th edition of breastfeeding.
These books are not expensive and some of them are offered on kindle. Not only did i personally reach for this book during my years as a nursing mom, but i teach breastfeeding classes and i share this book with every family i work with. Breastfeeding answers made simple bams nancy mohrbacher. Keep it simple fifth edition amy spangler, carol adams rivera, health communication connection, mandy rootthompson. Keep in mind, fathers and other family members can bond with the new baby through skintoskin contact. The act of breastfeeding, the skintoskin contact, the cuddling, the lovegazing that breastfeeding encourages, is important to your babys. Ive wanted to tell you about some of the resources weve been using to prepare threeyearold mikko for his new sibling, and ive decided to do this in stages. Breastfeeding books 7 best books for breastfeeding. The book provides simple, precise and easytoread answers to the questions that new mothers and their partners have about breastfeeding. Written by childbirth graphics advisory board member amy spangler, mn, rn, ibclc.
This breastfeeding book is written in a casual design that makes it simple to read even in the middle of the night when youre worn out and. Breastfeeding, also called nursing or lactation, is widely considered to be the best nourishment for infants. In 2010, this allinclusive guide was released in its 9th edition, staying true to the keep it simple philosophy that has helped make spangler s books and products so popular with parents and health professionals. The complete book of breastfeeding by sally wendkos olds. When you provide families with an understanding breastfeeding book, youll also provide access to a free companion web app that works on any type of mobile device or computer. Breastfeeding books that will help you modern baby nursery. Breastfeeding is a learned skill, and the staff of the maternalchild unit and our lactation consultants are here to support you in any way necessary. It also gives tips about preventing sids and keeping pumped breastmilk fresh. Its for working moms, ones who are dedicated to breastfeeding and. We could not include all of the wonderful suggestions here, but we have pulled out the top 25 most highly recommended with some comments from those who suggested them. Breastfeeding is natural, but it isnt always easy at first.
Our trained breastfeeding educators are available to answer your questions and provide you with breastfeeding assistance if you need it. In 2010, this allinclusive guide was released in its 9th edition, staying true to the keep it simple philosophy that has helped make spanglers books and products so. Inside the prenatal breastfeeding education bag is the book, breastfeeding, keep it simple by amy spangler. Yet the authorillustrator mairi hedderwick has stealthily slipped in images. Seven natural laws for nursing mothers by nancy mohrbacher at indigo. Staying true to the keep it simple philosophy that has made amy spangler s books and products so popular with parents and health professionals, breastfeeding. She is a registered nurse rn as well as an international board certified lactation consultant ibclc. We know that you cant take our site everywhere, so here are our top five favorite books on.
Now you can give them the information they need to succeed. Working and breastfeeding made simple is an amazing resource for the working. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Amy spangler earned her bachelors degree in nursing from the ohio state university and her masters degree in maternal and child health from the university of florida. This book is an easy, fun read with many pictures, diagrams and graphs. For more than a decade, bestfeeding has been recognized by midwives, doctors, and nursing mothers as the definitive word on breastfeeding. We wish you the best in your breastfeeding and mothering journey. Breastfeeding answers made simple explains what you need to know about both cuttingedge and classic breastfeeding research to most effectively help mothers. If you are having difficulties, these laws can help you get back on track. The best breastfeeding books my breastfeeding story part 1.
In addition to earning a bachelors and masters degree in nursing, spangler is a registered nurse and an internationally board certified lactation consultant, and she has held leadership positions with national and international organizations including. A parents guide is an empowering book, written from the approach that every mom can successfully nurse her baby. Best breastfeeding books for new moms my top 5 pick this post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. They explain breastfeeding in a most beautiful and easy to understand fashion. Here is a list of the best breastfeeding books for any mom no matter where she finds herself on her breastfeeding journey. My goto baby shower gift when the momtobe plans to breastfeed is a book about breastfeeding. Katie morag and the new pier mairi hedderwick the katie morag series of childrens books features a feisty young girl and her adventures on a fictional scottish island. Some of these books discuss breastfeeding itself but continue reading 25. Friendly,personal,and honest, breastfeeding a parents guide separates the facts from the myths about breastfeeding. Amy spangler is a breastfeeding expert and president of baby gooroo who has lectured extensively and published several books on breastfeeding. We recently asked the mothering community to share kids books that depict breastfeeding and were thrilled by the response. It includes all of the book content, plus helpful videos and practical tools, including a. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Interesting steps to breastfeeding success from fit pregnancy.
Without certain important breastfeeding books my breastfeeding experience wouldve been over before it had a chance to start. Every baby is different and so is every breastfeeding experience. In breastfeeding made simple, we describe the seven natural laws of breastfeeding. If you are interested in how to keep breastfeeding despite being separated from your baby this book is for you. No matter if youre trying to help siblings understand about breastfeeding your newborn or if youre looking for books to help your toddler or older child learn about weaning, heres where to look. And some situations make breastfeeding even harder, such as babies born early or health problems in the mother.
You might have some problems that make it difficult. Half the battle with breastfeeding is not giving up. The culmination of 60plus years of handson experience from three dedicated and internationally respected authors, this newly updated classic blends academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical skills to educate firsttime and experienced mothers. It answered every question i have ever had about breastfeeding and more. You will find answers to the breastfeeding questions that parents and families have most often. There are many wonderful books and toys that do this, and. A guide for breastfeeding we consulted with childbirth educators and lactation consultants to create this publication.
Now its been completely revised and updated in a new fourth editionnondoctrinaire, informative, and friendly, it is the most accessible and authoritative book, as much required reading for expecting and new mothers as a pregnancy guide and baby name book. Her first book, breastfeeding, a parents guide, was released in 1985 and has sold over a million copies. For some women, the learning stages can be frustrating and uncomfortable. When mentioned in breastfeeding books, pumping or expressing milk sounds very clean and easy. Here are 6 fabulous books about breastfeeding for children. A guide for helping mothers by nancy mohrbacher, ibclc, filca is a comprehensive, researchbased counseling guide that provides the answers to virtually every breastfeeding question. If you are considering breastfeeding your child, it assists to discover everything you can. If you are a horror movie fan, the pump may remind of you of the film the mangler. Are you looking for the best breastfeeding books to give you instructions on how to breastfeed. And to keep you in the game, the best breastfeeding books need to inspire you.
For its nutritional, psychological and other health benefits, breastfeeding is recommended by experts over formula feeding, ideally for the first year of life. An obstetrician finds breastfeeding isnt always natural. The complete book of breastfeeding, 4th edition workman. It is all your baby needs for the first six months of life. Publication date 2004 topics breastfeeding publisher atlanta, ga. Once you overcome your problems, breastfeeding becomes easier and will be a very sweet and rewarding experience. While some children do lock quickly, not all of them do.
Keep in mind that breastfeeding is a learned skill. A guide for helping mothers by nancy mohrbacher, ibclc, filca is a comprehensive, researchbased counseling guide that provides the answers to virtually every breastfeeding question in an easytouse twocolumn format. Ive included special emphasis on how attachmentfocused the books are. It answers the questions most often asked about breastfeeding and deals honestly and directly with the advantages as well as the concerns. The text has been fully revised and several new questions and answers have been added such as can every mother. They hardly prepare you for the reality of pumping. You get the same low price, and help improve breastfeeding rates in the us and across the globe, all at the same time. The good news is that it will get easier, and support for. Simply a matter of a whisper quiet machine expressing milk into cute storage bottles. This comprehensive, researchbased counseling guide explains what you need to know about both cuttingedge and classic breastfeeding research to most effectively help mothers.
If you want to give breastfeeding your best shot or if you are looking for a resource to help overcome common breastfeeding issues, make sure you have at least one of these best breastfeeding books in your library. Easytoread with clear instructions and detailed illustrations, the book is a great resource to get breastfeeding off to the right start and make it easier and simpler to maintain. List of books and articles about breastfeeding online. An important way to support breastfeeding is to help the children in your center learn that breastfeeding is a normal way to feed a baby.
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