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Sally Wendkos Olds (Author), Laura Marks M.D. (Author)
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September 2, 2010
The Complete Book of Breastfeeding is a recognized classic in its field. Now it's been completely revised and updated in a new fourth edition—non-doctrinaire, 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.

All healthy mothers should consider breastfeeding for the first year of a baby’s life, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, and this is the book that will help women give their babies the healthiest start possible. Written by Sally Wendkos Olds and a new co-author, Laura Marks, M.D., The Complete Book of Breastfeeding, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to breastfeeding—how to get ready before the baby arrives; how to involve fathers and siblings; and the best diet and foods for mom. There are sections on dealing with problems at the hospital; extensive information on exclusive pumping (EPing); the best systems for giving supplementary bottles to a breastfed baby; the safest sleep scenarios for babies; breastfeeding in public, including laws affecting breastfeeding mothers. New data about preterm infants is presented, and special situations—multiples, breast cancer, overweight and large-breasted women, breast surgery, tattoos and piercings—are also discussed in detail. An expanded chapter on weaning features sections on breastfeeding past infancy. Also new is an appendix of online resources.

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"Breast may be the best, but it doesn't always come naturally. Your odds for success can be significantly increased by the practical advice in, and warm support of, this valuable book."--Arleen Eisenberg and Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff, authors of What To Expect You're Expecting --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Make the most of your nursing experience. Totally revised and updated, the Complete Book Of Breast Feeding provides everything you need to know to make nursing your baby a deeply rewarding part of your life. Written by Dr. Marvin Eiger, a nationally known pediatrician and breast feeding authority, and Sally Wendkos Olds, an award-winning medical writer who nursed her own three children, it contains the latest information: Diet and nutrition, what to do before the baby arrives, exercise and fitness: plus wardrobe and beauty tips, successful breast feeding for the working mother, sexuality during the nursing period, expressing milk--a complete step-by-step guide, how to enlist the support of your husband, family, friends, and other nursing mothers. Plus expert advice on post-partum depression, positioning the baby for nursing, night feedings, drugs to avoid while nursing, colicky babies, nursing the premature baby, nursing in public, weaning, special situations and more!

"Breast may be the best, but it doesn't always come naturally. Your odds for success can be significantly increased by the practical advice in, and warm support of, this valuable book."--Arleen Eisenberg and Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff, authors of What To Expect You're Expecting --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 4 edition (September 2, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761151133
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761151135
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #265,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars COMPLETE is the key word!, June 5, 2003
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Pookie0115 (Winter Springs, FL USA) - See all my reviews
When I first saw this book, I wondered how a book on breastfeeding could be so lengthy. However, this guide covers more than just the benefits of breastfeeding and feeding techniques. It is a logically written and informative guide to breastfeeding and how it relates to all the relevant aspects of post-partum family life--including getting baby to sleep, using a breast pump, returning to work, and weaning. I especially appreciated the section on trouble-shooting strategies. I attended a breastfeeding class and found that the information in this book was consistent with the information related by the lactation consultant. I also noticed that it corresponded with the information related in the American Academy of Pediatrics' book on Baby's First Year. Don't think that this book is merely a repeat of all the other information you will learn, however. The book is useful because it relates everything you need to know chronologically and in very specific terms. It is also a great reference when you want to quickly look up something about breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is a big commitment, so if you've decided (or are considering) that you would like to make it a part of your baby's (and your family's) life, I recommend reading this book at the end of pregnancy and keeping it handy for your post-partum reference.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Info Overall, June 26, 2001
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Stacey L. Brownlee (Damon, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
I bought every book I could find on this subject and found this one to have the most complete and helpful info. As added bonuses, it is compact and easy to hold while you have the baby with you (and fits nicely in your suitcase)and is a third of the price of other books.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good tool for any woman considering breastfeeding, February 7, 2002
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Breastfeeding is supposed to be "the most natural thing in the world". Be that as it may, it is considered one of the most difficult maneuvers to attempt for many women (myself included), leaving them feeling inadequate and failures as Moms (which they shouldn't). "The Complete Guide to Breastfeeding" gives us information that can help make breastfeeding less of an enigma. Topics covered are:

*Will you, or won't you breastfeed (and the benefits of breastfeeding)
*Diet: What you should eat and drink
*Exercise: How much, how soon
*Care for your breasts
*Getting Enough Rest
*Drugs and the nursing mother
*How frequently should you nurse your baby?
*Your mental health
*Is the baby getting enough milk?
*The working nursing mother
*The Father's importance regarding breastfeeding
*Getting support for yourself
*Treating sore nipples
*Special situations
This book isn't for everyone. As a book on breastfeeding, it obviously is biased in the "breast is best" mantra. So, if you know you're planning to bottle feed, there's no need to pick up this book. If you have tried everything and nothing seems to work for you, take solace in the fact that most of us 70's kids were bottle fed, and we're just fine! This book is merely a good tool for answering common complaints, questions and worries dealing with nursing.

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suckling technique, nursing supplementer, other nursing mothers, position your baby, clogged duct, storing breast milk, milk pools, lactation programs, breastfeed your baby, breastfed babies, nurse your baby, breastfeeding experience, fore milk, hind milk, sudden weaning, lactation specialist, nursing your baby, breast shells, breastfed baby, lactation consultant, breastfed children, nipple confusion, six weeks after delivery, nursing session, breastfeeding rates
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Resource Appendix, American Academy of Pediatrics, United States, New York, Food Guide Pyramid, Sally Olds, International Childbirth Education Association
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