The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

It's no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, refocused, and updated for today's mothers and lifestyles. Working mothers, stay-at-home moms, single moms, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book's range of nursing advice, stories, and information-from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breast milk. This ultimate support bible offers:

real-mom wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably
new insights into old approaches toward latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions
recent scientific data that highlight the many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding
helpful tips for building your support network-at home or when back at work
guidance on breast health issues, weight gain, day care, colic, postpartum depression, food allergies, and medications