Not many people are aware of the fact that induced lactation and relactation are possible. La Leche League International, the world s foremost authority on breastfeeding information, is proud to introduce a book that provides information on these amazing biological processes. In Breastfeeding An Adopted Baby and Relactation, author and translator Elizabeth Hormann, IBCLC, discusses: myths about breastfeeding an adopted baby; how lactation works; preparation for adoptive breastfeeding; substances that stimulate milk production; beginning breastfeeding with an adopted baby; supplements; and support for parents. This book is a must-read for adoptive and relactating mothers, as well as for the health professionals who assist them.
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This review is from: Breastfeeding an Adopted Baby and Relactation (La Leche League International Book) (Paperback)
This is an older book, updated and translated from the German (and very short -- takes less than two hours to read), written by a mom who breastfed her adopted children. The book doesn't deal with the logistics of inducing lactation so much as it deals with motivations, potential benefits, etc. I assumed it was going to be pro-adoptive breastfeeding to the point of being one-sided, but it's actually not. It's a very balanced treatment. I suggest reading it if you are trying to figure out whether adoptive breastfeeding is for you. It will help you think about what your motivations are for doing this, what you want to get out of it and what you want your baby to get out of it, and will help you decide if, given this set of motivations and wants, adoptive breastfeeding is something you should try or not.
Do not expect this book to be a how-to guide, however. For that you are better off doing some internet research (there are some sites listed in the back of the book as well).
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This book is an excellent resource for a parent or soon to be parent to be given the opportunity to breastfeed their adoptive child. It is well written and very user friendly.
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I found this book to be very informative. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about this topic either personally or to help educate.
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