Dr. Mom's Guide to Breastfeeding

by Marianne Neifert, M.D.

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Dr. Mom's Guide to Breastfeeding is a comprehensive guide to breastfeeding and new baby care by an award-winning pediatrician and mother of five children. From parental preparation to weaning, Dr. Mom's Guide To Breastfeeding provides expectant and new parents with accurate, timely breastfeeding information. Written in the warm conversational tone that has become "Dr. Mom's" trademark, this book addresses every question a mother may have and every situation she may encounter, including tips for the working mother, and breastfeeding a baby with special needs. Now she shares her knowledge in an authoritative new guide that answers all your questions and tells you what to expect:

Why breastfeed?
What are the advantages of breastfeeding over formula feeding?
How can I prepare for breastfeeding before the baby arrives?
Does breast size or appearance affect my ability to nurse?
What can I expect during the first weeks of breastfeeding?
What are the most common breastfeeding problems and solutions?
What effect will breastfeeding have on my partner and our sex life?
How can I continue to breastfeed after returning to work?
What's involved in breastfeeding a premature or high-risk infant?
How common is insufficient milk and what can I do about it?