The Art of Breastfeeding

The Art of Breastfeeding

9th edition

Paperback (15 Oct 2024)

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Publisher's Synopsis

An all-new edition of the book breastfeeding mothers have relied on for generations is here!

For many years, La Leche League has set the standard for supporting families in the art of breastfeeding. This new edition brings that support to today's parents, with up-to-date information, new illustrations, and stories from mothers, fathers, and grandparents around the world about their experiences.

What's inside?

 why breastfeeding matters
 feeding cues and nursing positions for getting started
 life with your breastfed baby
 managing common challenges (with new research)
 expressing and storing your milk, especially when going back to work
 sleep and how to get more of it
 starting family foods and weaning


La Leche League is here to help you meet your breastfeeding goals, whether you're planning to breastfeed for a few weeks or a few years. This book puts information at your fingertips, ready to help you at any point on your breastfeeding journey.

Book information

ISBN: 9780593722756
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Imprint: Ballantine
Pub date:
Edition: 9th edition
DEWEY: 649.33
DEWEY edition: 23/eng/20240314
Language: English
Number of pages: 672
Weight: 944g
Height: 235mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 33mm