Practical Breastfeeding - O'Byrne, Nicola

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Résumé :
'An absolutely fabulous book' - Cathy Monaghan, senior paediatric dietitian 'A much-needed resource for parents' - Sheena Byrom, OBE, midwife Practical Breastfeeding is the calm, evidence-based companion new parents need for the first weeks and beyond. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Caoimhe Whelan guides you step-by-step through latch and positioning, the golden hours after birth, pumping, mastitis and blocked ducts, low milk supply, mental health, safe sleep, and gentle weaning-beautifully illustrated by Lauren Rebbeck for instant I can do that clarity. She answers key questions such as how to latch, how often to feed a newborn, whether you can drink alcohol and what is best to eat to produce breastmilk. Inside you'll find: ? Clear, picture-led instructions for latch, holds and troubleshooting ? Day-by-day expectations for the first week ? Relief strategies for sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis ? Pumping plans and return-to-work logistics ? Low-supply pathways ? Postpartum mental health support (baby blues, anxiety, intrusive thoughts) ? Safe-sleep guidance that protects attachment and milk supply ? Special circumstances: prematurity, tongue-tie, reflux, jaundice, medication safety ? Gentle weaning plans-partial or complete-with scripts and checklists Warm, non-judgemental and practical, this book helps you sleep more, stress less and feed your baby with confidence-whatever your starting point, birth story or goals. Plus: how to deal with social media as a new parent. Perfect for: New mothers and partners, baby-care gift lists, antenatal classes, postnatal teams, health visitors, IBCLCs and peer supporters....

Biographie:
Caoimhe is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) working in private practice in Dublin, Ireland. Prior to qualifying as an IBCLC, she was a voluntary breastfeeding supporter with Cuidiu (the Irish equivalent of the National Childbirth Trust) for eight years. In her 15+ years of volunteering and working in private practice, Caoimhe has always been passionate about providing individualised support to parents and helping them to have an experience of breastfeeding or lactation that they are happy with.Caoimhe is particularly interested in women's and parents' lived experiences of breastfeeding and transitioning to motherhood. In 2023, she graduated from University College Dublin with an MSc. in research. She studied women's experiences of breastfeeding with primary low milk supply and her findings were published in Breastfeeding Medicine and International Breastfeeding Journal. Caoimhe is an accomplished speaker and has presented at many national and national breastfeeding conferences, including the International Lactation Consultant Association conference, GOLD Lactation, iLactation, the New Zealand Lactation Consultant Association conference, and the Lactation Consultants of Great Britain conference....

Sommaire:
A modern guide to breastfeeding your baby This easy-to-follow illustrated book takes you through the joy and challenges of breastfeeding, from preparing while pregnant to starting feeding your baby in hospital. With empathetic and caring language, the author - a breastfeeding counsellor - deals with such key issues as feeding frequency, latching, mastitis, and cracked nipples. Uniquely, Practical Breastfeeding represents women and birthing people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and gender identities. It puts a particular focus on the emotional well-being and mental health of mothers, topics often overlooked by other breastfeeding books. With endorsements from breastfeeding consultants, Practical Breastfeeding is the only book you need if you are about to start breastfeeding or if have encountered problems while breastfeeding. Reviews 'This is an absolutely fabulous book.' - Cathy Monaghan, Senior Paediatric Dietitian 'This beautifully illustrated book provides a wealth of practical guidance backed by science and clinical experience. It is a great resource to read either from cover to cover or to dip into for troubleshooting.' - Dr Anne Doolan, Consultant Neonatologist and IBCLC 'My expectations were completely blown out of the water. The illustrations are so beautiful and so many brought tears to my eyes.' -Pamela-Jane Davis, Birth Doula and Pre/Postnatal Pilates Instructor 'This book is amazing! The illustrations are beautiful, the language is so inclusive, and it covers everything you might want to know about breastfeeding, from conception right through to birth, weaning and sleep.' - Ciara Butler, IBCLC, Midwife, Nurse...