Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

Babies are Born to be Breastfed All parents want the best for their babies, and there's no doubt about the fact that human milk is the ideal food for human babies. What's the secret of successful breastfeeding? For almost fifty years mothers who have been in touch with La Leche League have found the kind of information and support they needed to breastfeed their babies. There's no doubt that you can do it, too! In this newly revised edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, you will learn: * How human milk offers lifetime benefits for your baby * How to prepare for breastfeeding during pregnancy * How to combine breastfeeding and working * How to find the support you need so you can enjoy breastfeeding * How to position your baby at the breast so you can avoid sore nipples * How to exercise and lose weight safely while nursing * How to find time for yourself while meeting baby's needs * How to increase your milk supply by using herbs and medications * How to be sure your baby is getting enough to eat * How to give your baby the best start in life! The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding was the first book of its kind, written for mothers by mothers. Over the years, more than two million mothers have turned to it for information and inspiration. The most powerful recommendations of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding come from those mothers. Many of their success stories are found in its pages. Breastfeeding is more than just a nice "extra" that you may decide to give your baby. It is a significant decision that can affect both of you far into the future. You can count on The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding to give you the information you need to breastfeed your baby.La Leche League International is the author of 'Womanly Art of Breastfeeding', published 2004 under ISBN 9780452285804 and ISBN 0452285801.