As a new mother if you have made the decision to nurse your baby, you are encouraged to learn and read as much as you can about breastfeeding. The knowledge and advice from others that you gain will give you confidence to breastfeed your baby. Review the TIPS for NEW MOMS on BREASTFEEDING above and commit them to practice. Take a breastfeeding class before delivery or soon afterward. Also prenatally, let your medical professionals know that you plan to breastfeed. Ask for breastfeeding help from your doctor, midwife, and nurses soon after birth of baby at the hospital or birthing center. Contact a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for assistance and support as you begin your breastfeeding journey, especially if you are having difficulties. Early and continued lactation support will help you reach your feeding goals.
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Here are some recommended breastfeeding and parenting books to check out for more information and references:
“Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers” by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall Tackett: https://amzn.to/3z0s6Fn
“Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding: From the Nation’s Leading Midwife” by Ina May Gaskin: https://amzn.to/3yOHtAJ
“The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: 8th Edition” by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, and Teresa Pitman: https://amzn.to/3VhBH2k
“Your Baby Skin to Skin: Learn to Trust Your Baby’s Instincts in the First Year” by Rachel Fitz-Desorgher: https://amzn.to/4e66bNc
“Heads Up Mom: The Early Years with Baby and Toddler” by Lori Arnold: https://amzn.to/3z11eoJ
“LATCH: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage” by Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC: https://amzn.to/4aVm06w
“Three in a Bed: The Benefits of Sleeping with Your Baby” by Deborah Jackson: https://amzn.to/3yQ76Bt
“Sleeping with your Baby: A Parent’s Guide to Cosleeping” by James J. McKenna: https://amzn.to/3VyUMhG
“Nurturing Wellness and Joy from Bump to Birth: A Guide to Care and Wellness Through Pregnancy” by Amber Reese: https://amzn.to/3Vdcs0V
“Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby’s First Years, 2nd Edition” by Walter Cook, MD and Kelsey Klaas, MD: https://amzn.to/3Ri2Tg6
“Your Baby’s Microbiome: The Critical Role of Vaginal Birth and Breastfeeding for Lifelong Health” by Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford: https://amzn.to/3V9DAho
The video “The Magical Hour: Holding Your Baby Skin to Skin in the First Hour After Birth” produced by Dr. Brimdyr, Dr. Widstrom, and Kristin Svensson is a good resource as well: https://amzn.to/4c8o9wP
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