This revised edition draws on research for information on how breastfeeding offers protection against various diseases, and the impact on a child's cognitive development. It also covers nutrition, social life and the role of the father.
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Make the Most of your Nursing Experience
Dr. Marvin Eiger, a nationally known pediatrician and breastfeeding authority, and Sally Wendkos Olds, an award-winning medical writer who nursed her own three childrem, provide you with all the new information you need to make nursing your baby a deeply rewarding part of your life.
Praise For The Third Edition:
"This edition is a wonderful blend of the art and science of breastfeeding. We all need it!...It is the only breastfeeding book that can be used by both health care personnel and the nursing mother and father. It is established as a classic in the medical field. The resource appendix and the emphasis on breastfeeding support systems are most welcome." - Cheston M. Berlin, Jr., M.D. University Professor of Pediatrics, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
"This brilliant update of a classic book is an invaluable resource for contemporary nursing families. You'll find yourself picking it up daily for its practical advice, warmth, and comfort. It's like having a lactation expert in the house." - Barbara Seaman, Author and Co-founder, National Women's Health Network
"The Complete Book of Breastfeeding lives up to its title! It is a skillful blend of personal and professional information, reflecting the expertise of its outstanding authors and others in the field of lactation." - Betty L. Crase, IBCLC, Former Director of the Center for Breastfeeding Information, La Leche League International
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