breastfeeding books and leaflets
La Leche League publishes a wide range of books and leaflets on many
aspects of breastfeeding, pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, family life
and nutrition. La Leche League is the world's largest source of breastfeeding
and related information, distributing more than three million publications
annually, some of which are available in 28 languages (translations list
on request).
LLL supplies over 60 different leaflets on many breastfeeding matters. Most are written by experienced mothers; others by doctors and other health professionals.
To view a catalogue of books and leaflets available from LLLNZ, select
or complete the panel below to receive a posted or emailed version.
For a catalogue send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
La Leche League New Zealand
PO Box 50780
Porirua 5240
New Zealand
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Selected Book Reviews
- THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING
- BESTFEEDING: How to Breastfeed Your Baby
- NIGHTTIME PARENTING – how to get your baby and child to sleep
- BREASTFEEDING: PURE AND SIMPLE
- SO THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE FOR
- BREASTFEEDING MADE SIMPLE
- HIRKANI'S DAUGHTERS
- BREASTFEEDING WITH CONFIDENCE
- BREASTFEEDING AN ADOPTED BABY & RELACTATION
- THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
La Leche League International
[La Leche League International 1997]
La Leche League's classic guide to breastfeeding has been invaluable to mothers for forty years, and this revised 40th Anniversary edition has an all new design, new photographs and references for every chapter. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding provides new mothers with everything they need to know about breastfeeding and mothering, containing the latest information on the benefits of breastfeeding, positioning, breastfeeding in special circumstances, as well as many new topics not covered in previous editions.
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Bestfeeding: How to Breastfeed Your Baby
Suzanne Arms, Chloe Fisherand Mary Renfrew
[Celestial Arts 1990]
Written by two midwives, Mary Renfrew and Chloe Fisher, and author/photographer Suzanne Arms, this book provides photographs, illustrations and a step-by-step approach to help women to get breastfeeding right from the start and to deal with any problems that may already have occurred. It looks at the factors that may work against women's choice to breastfeed and acknowledges breastfeeding, not only as a way to nourish, but also as a way to give love and comfort to a child. In a few areas, LLL recommendations vary from those advised by the authors.
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Nighttime Parenting – how to get your baby and child to sleep
William Sears MD
[La Leche League International
Revised Edition 1999]
This edition includes research on how co-sleeping may reduce the risk of SIDS. It also offers tips on safe sleep sharing, bedwetting, getting children to sleep and updates on the benefits of breastfeeding at night.
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Breastfeeding: Pure and Simple
Gwen Gotsch
[La Leche League International 2000]
A slim volume which succinctly deals with the main issues surrounding breastfeeding. The information is given in simple language which gets straight to the point. An excellent book for women who don't read a lot or for those who want to know the basic facts about breastfeeding rather than how breastfeeding lends itself to a style of mothering.
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So That's What They're For ! Breastfeeding basics
Janet Tamaro
[Adams Media Corporation 1998]
A lighthearted and humorous look at breastfeeding, covering common and not so common problems, including nursing in public, breastfeeding myths and tips for continuing to breastfeed if you return to work. Entertaining and persuasive, especially for first-time breastfeeders, this book is a mixture of medical facts, down to earth humour and helpful advice.
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Beastfeeding an Adopted Baby and Relactation
Elizabeth Hormann
[LLLI, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 2006]
How lactation works, preparing for adoptive breastfeeding, the effectiveness or otherwise of various galactagogues, supplementing, special situations (such as breastfeeding adopted multiples, tandem nursing and breastfeeding a foster baby), and where to get support for adoptive breastfeeding.
An English edition of a German book, published by LLLI so many of the resources (especially the milk banks) are in the US, except for the web pages.
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Nancy Morbacher and Julie Stock
[La Leche League International, 3rd revised edition]
The Breastfeeding Answer Book is the definitive resource for those
who are dedicated to helping mothers establish and enjoy a satisfying
breastfeeding relationship with their babies.
Up-to-date information is provided in a practical, easy-to-use reference
book for LLL Leaders and health professionals who help mothers to breastfeed.
Highlights of the Third Edition include:
· New approaches to positioning and latch-on described and illustrated
· New information on the use of prescription medications and herbal
remedies
· Updated and expanded information on breastfeeding the baby with
reflux disease
· New research on the importance of human milk for premature babies
· New treatment options for the mother whose baby reacts to something
in her diet
· New guidelines on feeding cleft palate babies
· New recommendations from WHO on the timing of starting solids
· Information on breastfeeding in emergency situations
· New illustration of breast structure and description of how
the breast functions
· Discussion of the appropriate use of nipple shields
· Information on controversial issues such as: vitamin D supplementation
of the breastfed baby, hormonal approaches to induced lactation, new
treatment options for damaged nipples
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Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
[New Harbinger Publications 2005]
The authors, who are also long-term LLL Leaders and health professionals, outline seven ‘natural laws’ of breastfeeding and discuss how these apply to all mothers and babies. An accessible, easy to follow and supportive guide for new and experienced mothers.
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Hirkani’s Daughters - Women who scale modern mountains to combine breastfeeding and working
Ed. Jennifer Hicks
[La Leche League International 2006]
The title derives from an Indian tale from the 1600s of a milkmaid, Hirkani, who one day delivered milk to the royal fort, high on a mountain. At dusk the gates to the fort were closed for security reasons, and Hirkani was trapped in the fort, with her baby waiting in the village below. Determined to return to him, she climbed down a vertical 1000 feet cliff to get back to her village.
This book presents amazing and inspiring stories of real women from all around the world, many of whom were so determined to breastfeed that they went to great lengths and made many sacrifices to succeed – sometimes with support and other times with none.
The book also contains information about support available in different countries for breastfeeding mothers in paid work, and a section on breastfeeding-friendly employers.
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Breastfeeding With Confidence a do-it-yourself guide
Sue Cox
[Finch Publishing 2004]
Not just a new edition of Breastfeeding I can do That, but an extended and rewritten guide to getting started with breastfeeding in the early few days and weeks. It covers breastfeeding after a Caesarean, kangaroo care, engorgement, too much milk, sore nipples and breasts, positioning, medications and more.