The Breastfeeding Answer Book offers complete and current information for those who help mothers breastfeed. Its easy-to-use format makes it practical for quick reference when a mother telephones with a breastfeeding question, yet its broad scope makes it a complete resource for every breastfeeding counselor.
Basic breastfeeding information is featured, along with practical suggestions for a wide variety of special situations and guidelines for giving effective breastfeeding help. Also included are tips on helping mothers work with their doctors and a complete guide to drugs and breastfeeding.
Based on La Leche League's thirty-five years of experience in helping breastfeeding mothers and reviewed by doctors and other health care professionals on La Leche Leage's Health Advisory Council, this book includes information from the most up-to date studies in the medical literature and wide variety of other respected sources.