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The Nursing Mother's Companion Paperback – April 6, 2007

by Kathleen Huggins (Author)

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The Nursing Mother's CompanionThe 5th edition of this best-selling, widely acclaimed guide for nursing mothers has been completely revised and updated to reflect the needs of today’s nursing moms.Still here are Kathleen Huggins’s indispensable ";Survival Guide"; sections to help troubleshoot each stage of breastfeeding—now set off by colored bands on the pages, making them an even quicker and easier reference for nursing mothers. Dressed up with a new 2-color interior, this reassuring, accessible, and comprehensive book has been helping new mothers nurture their babies for a generation.Paperback368 pages
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  1. Print length
    368 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harvard Common Press
  4. Publication date
    April 6, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    11.25 x 0.97 x 14.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1558327207
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1558327207
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PRAISE for THE NURSING MOTHER'S COMPANION
A delightful, beautifully illustrated, and thoroughly practical book. Sheila Kitzinger, author of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth A complete, practical, and easy-to-us guide which will help mothers prevent or solve the usual and not-so-usual breastfeeding problems. Huggins s expertise and warmth shine through every page. Penny Simkin, co-author of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn With a unique format that is easy to follow, The Nursing Mother s Companion is a welcome addition to the growing wealth of information available to nursing mothers today. Marian Tompson, co-founder of La Leche League I loved The Nursing Mother s Companion. Helpful, complete, and readable, it s ideal for every nursing mother. Michelle Harrison, M.D., author of Women in Residence Health care providers seeking a single book to which they can refer nursing mothers need look no further. The Nursing Mother s Companion will fill the bill. Kathleen Auerbach, Ph.D., professional lactation consultant

About the Author

Kathleen Huggins, a registered nurse and board-certified lactation consultant, directed the breastfeeding clinic at San Luis Obispo General Hospital for more than twenty years. During that time she became a central figure in the evolution of the field of professional lactation consultants, who now are found in any hospital of significant size that has a birthing center. She has authored or co-authored six books, including The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning; Nursing Mother, Working Mother; and The Expectant Parents' Companion, all published by the Harvard Common Press. She currently owns Simply MaMa, a maternity and nursing boutique in San Luis Obispo. She lives in San Luis Obispo with her husband and youngest child.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard Common Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2007
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 6th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1558327207
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1558327207
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.25 x 0.97 x 14.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,104,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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