The Nursing Mother's Companion

PRAISE for THE NURSING MOTHER'S COMPANION
“A delightful, beautifully illustrated, and thoroughly practical book.” – Sheila Kitzinger, author of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth   “A complete, practical, and easy-to-us guide which will help mothers prevent or solve the usual and not-so-usual breastfeeding problems. Huggins’s expertise and warmth shine through every page.” – Penny Simkin, co-author of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn   “With a unique format that is easy to follow, The Nursing Mother’s Companion is a welcome addition to the growing wealth of information available to nursing mothers today.” – Marian Tompson, co-founder of La Leche League   “I loved The Nursing Mother’s Companion. Helpful, complete, and readable, it’s ideal for every nursing mother.” – Michelle Harrison, M.D., author of Women in Residence   “Health care providers seeking a single book to which they can refer nursing mothers need look no further. The Nursing Mother’s Companion will fill the bill.” – Kathleen Auerbach, Ph.D., professional lactation consultant

The Nursing Mother's CompanionThe 5th edition of this best-selling, widely acclaimed guide for nursing mothers has been completely revised and updated to reflect the needs of today’s nursing moms.Still here are Kathleen Huggins’s indispensable ";Survival Guide"; sections to help troubleshoot each stage of breastfeeding—now set off by colored bands on the pages, making them an even quicker and easier reference for nursing mothers. Dressed up with a new 2-color interior, this reassuring, accessible, and comprehensive book has been helping new mothers nurture their babies for a generation.Paperback368 pages

Kathleen Huggins, a registered nurse and board-certified lactation consultant, directed the breastfeeding clinic at San Luis Obispo General Hospital for more than twenty years. During that time she became a central figure in the evolution of the field of professional lactation consultants, who now are found in any hospital of significant size that has a birthing center. She has authored or co-authored six books, including The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning; Nursing Mother, Working Mother; and The Expectant Parents' Companion, all published by the Harvard Common Press. She currently owns Simply MaMa, a maternity and nursing boutique in San Luis Obispo. She lives in San Luis Obispo with her husband and youngest child.