Dr. Jen's Guide to Breastfeeding Meet Your Breastfeeding Goals by Understanding Your Body and Your Baby

by Jennifer Thomas, Lisa Holewa

Dr. Jennifer Thomas is a practicing pediatrician who encounters new moms every day who are struggling with breastfeeding. Having nursed all three of her sons, she knows women struggling with breastfeeding need a little more than advice and reassurance, sometimes they need a plan. This book provides that plan, coupled with real medical information,guidance, and reassurance. It empowers moms with the knowledge they need to trust their instincts and their bodies to feed their babies. In part 1, Dr. Jen, with the assistance of Lisa Holewa, dispenses suggestions for breastfeeding success in seven steps-know that breastmilk is not just food, know where you are going and why, take the first step and then baby steps, trust your baby and yourself, be prepared for roadblocks, when in need tell your story, and enjoy the good times and celebrate every step! Dr. Jen is an experienced runner, so she makes exercise-inspired comparisons to breastfeeding. In part 2, she answers common questions and gives solutions-from should I get a breast pump before my baby is born to dealing with nipple pain to is my baby constipated. Part 3 describes how you can advocate for other breastfeeding moms and why you need to speak up if you get bad information. In the epilogue, Dr. Jen tells you in a humorous way everything you need to know to be a perfect parent. If you want a fun, easy read that is packed with critical information and advice, this is the book for you.

166 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Rebecca Stenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! This is the book so many breastfeeding professionals were waiting for! All breastfeeding families should have a copy! (I also highly recommend seeing Dr. Jen speak whenever you have the chance.)

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm just a couple of months from having my first baby and I just finished this book (for the first time as I'm sure I will go back to it often!) It was simple but informative, very encouraging, and non- judgmental. I would definitely recommend first time mom's who want to breast feed give it a go!

[Nadine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top pregnancy books i have encountered!

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot recommend this book enough to breastfeeding mothers or pregnant women who want to breastfeed! It's a quick and informative read and I know it has things I will reference again (even as a mother preparing to nurse her second child). Dr. Jen has great information and advice!