New Moms

This book is a must-have reference guide for breastfeeding parents, lactation consultants, and family healthcare providers. Over-the-counter products are not all safe to use while breastfeeding and can be harmful for an infant when passed through breastmilk. Pharmacist Dr. Frank J. Nice provides clear guidelines to help breastfeeding families make safe product choices, with tables covering over 1700 nonprescription drugs and active ingredients; cosmetic, herbal, and dietary products; and social drugs like caffeine and alcohol.

From the Directors of the Award-Winning Documentary Microbirth. At least two amazing events happen during childbirth. There's the obvious main event, which is the emergence of a new human into the world. But there's another event taking place simultaneously, a crucial event that is not visible to the naked eye, an event that could determine the lifelong health of the baby. This is the seeding of the baby's microbiome, the community of "good" bacteria that we carry with us throughout our lives. The seeding of the microbiome, along with breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact, kick-starts the baby's immune system and helps protect the infant from disease across a lifetime. Authors Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford reveal a fascinating new view of birth and how microscopic happenings can have lifelong consequences, for ourselves, our children--and our species as a whole.

Every mom wants to produce enough nutritious milk for her tiny one--but many worry about low milk supply and other potential hurdles. In Boost Your Breast Milk, you'll find the most up-to-date practices that support a healthy milk supply for baby and a healthy mom. Clear, calm advice on breastfeeding--preparing to nurse, latching techniques, when to feed, and 75 recipes packed with goodness that the whole family can enjoy. A healthy beginning starts now!

Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not entirely instinctive for either mothers or babies. The Nursing Mother's Companion has been among the best-selling books on breastfeeding for over 30 years, with over 1 million copies sold. Kathleen Huggins equips breastfeeding mothers with all the information they need to overcome potential difficulties and nurse their babies successfully from the first week through the toddler years, or somewhere in between. Now more than ever, The Nursing Mother's Companion is the go-to guide every new mother should have at hand.

The practical, relatable, and humorous guide to surviving the difficult, awkward, and rewarding job of being a breastfeeding, working mom. Meet the frenemy of every working, breastfeeding mother: the breast pump. Jessica Shortall shares the nitty-gritty basics of surviving the working world as a breastfeeding mom, offering a road map for negotiating the pumping schedule with colleagues, navigating business travel, and problem-solving when forced to pump in less-than-desirable locales. Drawing on the war stories, hacks, and humor of working moms, and on her own stories from her demanding job and travel in developing countries, she gives women moral support for dealing with the stress and guilt that come with juggling working and breastfeeding.

Ensure the best experience for you and your baby. Breastfeeding is good for baby and mom - but nursing doesn't always come easily. This friendly, accessible book helps readers make the best choices for themselves and their babies. Packed with advice on every aspect of breastfeeding - from latching on to weaning baby off the breast - The Everything Breastfeeding Book 2nd Edition is a new mom's best friend. AUTHOR: Suzanne Fredregill is a certified breastfeeding educator, a certified DONA Doula, a certified infant massage instructor, a certified childbirth educator, a licensed master of social work, and the mom of two breastfed children. Ray Fredregill is an assistant professor of communications at a private college, and an experienced scriptwriter and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism/mass communications.