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THE BREASTFEEDING BOOK YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS. Why is breastfeeding the optimal choice? What happens when my family leave is over? What's the safest way to store pumped milk? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource for helping you and your baby get the healthiest possible start. Based on the very latest research, this fully revised and updated edition covers everything you need to know about breastfeeding, including:. * the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and infant* the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations on breastfeeding* how to prepare for the first feeding and adjust to life as a nursing mother* guidance for rooming-in with your baby to strengthen your bond and reduce the risk of SIDS* helpful tips for pumping and storing your milk* revised nutrition recommendations for the nursing mother* ideal ways to establish a breastfeeding routine and what to do when you return to work* the non-nursing partner's role and how to create a postpartum support network* solutions to common breastfeeding challenges* the emotional aspects of breastfeeding.



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Please also visit our storefront https://www.amazon.com/americanacademyofpediatricsThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a world leading non-profit pediatrics and child health content publisher, offering books and other publishing materials written for parents, physicians and other health care professionals, backed by the expertise of our member network of 67,000 pediatricians.When you purchase AAP resources, you're not only preparing yourself with expert child health and care information, your contributing to our mission of improving the health and well-being of children everywhere. To learn more about the AAP, please visit https://www.aap.org--------------AAP Publishing Divisions:Professional & Clinical PublishingThe AAP is the leading publisher of professional and clinical resources for pediatricians and child health professionals. Our publications include essential policy manuals, in-depth clinical handbooks, and quick reference guides on a wide range of topics, including infectious diseases, dermatology, neonatology, behavioral health, signs and symptoms, emergency medicine, hospitalist practice, and many more. The AAP also offers a robust line of coding and other practice management resources.Parenting Book PublishingOur parenting book publishing program provides quality educational information for parents and caregivers on a wide variety of health issues. From child care basics, to your child's symptoms, nutrition, allergies, toilet-training strategies and more, we've got it covered for new and current parents!Patient Education PublishingAAP patient educational publications (print and electronic) have always been considered an extension of the pediatric visit and highly regarded by AAP members as an integral part of their health education efforts. AAP patient education publications are used worldwide to bridge the gap between professional knowledge and patient compliance. Digital PublishingThe Digital Publishing group works at the forefront of digital association publishing to provide high-quality resources for professionals and parents. Our Solutions platform delivers highly sought publications such as Pediatric Care Online, Red Book Online, and Pediatric Coding Newsletter. The AAP eBooks platform provides online and mobile app access to the AAP Publishing line. We also produce an extensive line of mobile apps, videos, toolkits, and other digital publications.



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