Product Description

This is an all-new title for new mothers who need support through the often trying and painful times of breastfeeding a new baby. This book gives them all the practical help they need. Current research shows that breast is definitely best, so where mothers can breastfeed, it is crucial that they are given the right advice and support. The NCT has over 40 years' experience of helping new mothers breastfeed successfully and this brand new edition gives mothers all the information they might need. Topics covered include: Why breast is best / Positioning your baby / How much and how often / Overcoming possible problems, such as soreness or colic / Returning to work and expressing milk / Special cases: twins and premature babies / Introducing solids and when to stop breastfeeding This is a practical and easy-to-use guide will make breastfeeding a rewarding and painless experience.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68623 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

About the Author
Caroline Deacon is an NCT breastfeeding counsellor and tutor. She also works as a freelance journalist, writing for parenting magazines on a wide variety of issues. Most importantly, Caroline is the inspired mother of three young children who first introduced her to the fascinating subject of breastfeeding.

Customer Reviews

The book title says it all really
This is a great book for first time breastfeeders. Just the right amount of information and you have the security that, coming from the NCT, its going to be accurate, research based information. Every woman coming to breastfeeding for the first time should be issued this book in pregnancy - it covers not only the common things like positioning and how milk is made but also common problems too.

Brief giude to the basics
Ok as far as it goes but only covers the bare essentials - good if your baby has turned up in a hurry and you don't have time to read more than a few pages! Other books (such as 'So that's what their for') contain more information that answers more questions

Every new mother should be given this book
EXCELLENT - I did not read this book until about 6 weeks after my son was born, but I found it excellent, it answered so many questions and put my mind at rest about breast feeding.
Read it before your baby is born and refer it to during the early weeks - it does get easier trust me.