Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage
About this ebook
Early motherhood is a time of great joy, but it can also be filled with unexpected stressors. For those who plan to breastfeed, understanding the fundamentals and feeling supported can make the difference between having a positive breastfeeding experience or a discouraging one.
In Latch, author Robin Kaplan, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, clearly and compassionately shares must-know information and tips for breastfeeding success. She addresses the most pressing topics at each stage—regardless of whether you breastfeed for six months or two years—to empower you to achieve your own breastfeeding goals. Complete with FAQs, breastfeeding stories from real moms, breastmilk storage guidelines, and resources for additional breastfeeding support, Latch is your handbook for every step of the journey.
Latch includes:
· Preparing to breastfeed: breastfeeding myths, how breastfeeding works, building a support team, nutrition before delivery
· Establishing breastfeeding: proper latch, breastfeeding positions, breastfeeding preemies, breastfeeding multiples, milk supply, pumping, mom's well-being
· Breastfeeding through changes: returning to work, introducing bottle-feeding, reducing nighttime feedings, starting solid food
· Weaning: emotional preparation, choosing the right time for mom and baby, reducing feedings
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About the author
ROBIN KAPLAN, M.Ed., IBCLC is the founder of the San Diego Breastfeeding Center. She is an established voice in the parenting world known for her knowledge about lactation and her commitment to supporting moms without judging them. Robin is a frequent media commentator on the topic of breastfeeding, and founding host of The Boob Group, a podcast about breastfeeding hosted on New Mommy Media. Robin completed her lactation consultant training and certification at University of California, San Diego. Robin is an active advocate for mothers and their legal right to breastfeed. Robin is also the founder of the San Diego Nursing in Public Task Force and a newly appointed Take Action Ambassador for Best for Babes. Robin offers in-person consultations for mothers in San Diego and throughout the world, and teaches workshops throughout San Diego County, including UCSD hospital, UCSD campus, and The Birth Education Center of San Diego.
