Practical Breastfeeding - Caoimhe Whelan

'An absolutely fabulous book' Cathy Monaghan, senior paediatric dietitian 'A much-needed resource for parents' Sheena Byrom, OBE, midwife A modern guide to breastfeeding your baby This easy-to-follow illustrated book takes you through the joy and challenges of breastfeeding, from preparing while pregnant to starting to feed your baby. With empathetic and caring language, the author – a breastfeeding counsellor – deals with key issues like feeding frequency, latching, mastitis, and cracked nipples. Uniquely, Practical Breastfeeding represents women and birthing people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and gender identities. It puts a particular focus on the emotional well-being and mental health of mothers, topics often overlooked by other breastfeeding books. With endorsements from breastfeeding consultants, Practical Breastfeeding is the only book you need if you are about to start breastfeeding or if you have encountered problems while breastfeeding. Expert help Caoimhe Whelan is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) working in private practice in Dublin, Ireland. Prior to qualifying, she was a voluntary breastfeeding supporter with Cuidiu (the Irish equivalent of the National Childbirth Trust) for eight years. In her 15-plus years of volunteering and working in private practice, she has been passionate about supporting parents. Reviews 'Practical Breastfeeding is an outstanding and much-needed resource for today's paren
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