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Book SynopsisBreastfeeding Doesn’t Need to Suck shows mothers how to navigate their breastfeeding journey while also caring for their mental health.
Trade ReviewPostpartum is not just physical; it is mental! Tackle this time with perspectives that not all breastfeeding guides share with new mothers. * First Time Parent Magazine *
This is an excellent, non-judgmental book for any mother who is trying to decide on how to feed her baby, exclusively breastfeeding, mixed feeding, or bottle feeding. * Midwifery Today *
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Part I: The Fundamentals Chapter 1: A Primer on Breastfeeding
Chapter 2: The Five I’s of New Motherhood
Chapter 3: Breastfeeding: Learned or Instinctual?
Chapter 4: Breastfeeding and Your Mental Health
Part II: Positioning, Latch, and Nipple Pain Chapter 5: Baby on Your Breast: Positioning, Attachment, and Biological Nurturing
Chapter 6: Sore Nipples and Engorgement
Part III:Milk Production: How it Works and How to Spot Difficulties Chapter 7: Making Milk: How You Can Know Your Baby Is Getting Enough
Chapter 8: Delayed Lactogenesis II and Insufficient Milk Supply
Part IV: Sleep and Nighttime Feeding Chapter 9: Breastfeeding, Sleep, and Mental Health
Chapter 10: Bedsharing and Infant Sleep Location
Part V: Finding Breastfeeding Support Chapter 11: Family and Community Support
Chapter 12: Hospital, Health Care Provider, and Lactation Consultant Support
Chapter 13: What Postpartum Support Could Be
Part VI: Caring for Your Mental Health Chapter 14: Postpartum Mood Disorders and D-MER
Chapter 15: Breastfeeding After a Traumatic Birth Experience
Chapter 16: Breastfeeding After Childhood Abuse, Adversities, and Sexual Assault
Part VII: Moving Beyond the Early Days Chapter 17: Employment and the Breastfeeding Mother
Chapter 18: When Feeding at the Breast Isn't an Option
References
Index
About the Author
