The Nursing Mother's Companion

The Nursing Mother’s Companion By Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S.

Definitely the most comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand, book for nursing mothers. The Nursing Mother’s Companion has received awards and acclaim for various organizations and authors such as:

• Called “The best possible choice among breastfeeding guides for prospective mothers" by The Journal of Human Lactation
• Named one of the ten most important books for new parents by Lamaze International
• Recommended by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., a leading and respected pediatric author
• Recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics

With more than one million copies sold, The Nursing Mother’s Companion is THE breastfeeding book!

Breastfeeding may be natural, but it’s not entirely instinctive for mothers and babies. In The Nursing Mother’s Companion you’ll find guidance on every issue related to nursing, plus easy reference “Survival Guides” to help you quickly identify and resolve problems at different stages. There is also an invaluable appendix on the safety of various drugs during breastfeeding, a feature unique among breastfeeding books. The Nursing Mother’s Companion is the only resource you’ll need to ensure a positive breastfeeding experience for both you and your baby. By Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S

This 5th (and 20th anniversary) edition includes encouraging new information for women who lack the glandular tissue needed to produce milk in the first week, and pharmacist Philip Anderson's appendix on drugs and their safety during breast-feeding has been completely revised. Still full of the practical, problem-solving advice and warm-hearted wisdom it's always contained, The Nursing Mother's Companion is a book moms and healthcare providers can rely upon and trust.

There is also plenty of up-to-date information on breast pumps - both manual and electric.  This book focuses both on the stay-at-home mom and the working mom, and the issues that each face with breastfeeding. Whether you’re nursing at home or pumping at work, The Nursing Mother’s Companion will ensure that your breastfeeding experience goes smoothly.