Respected for over 30 years as the definitive guide, now more than ever, the nursing mothers companion is the goto guide every new mother should have at hand. Her book is filled with evidence based research but also written with warmth and compassion for the working mom and her struggle to balance baby. The essential guide to breastfeeding your baby before and after your return to work gale pryor, kathleen huggins on. Are you concerned about the challenges of combining breastfeeding and a fulltime job. Keeping preterm babies alive in this study a mixture of donor milk, which is pasteurized and thereby kills living bacteria, was mixed with mothers fresh live milk, working best at 10% maternal. A mothers eye view of breastfeeding help this is a free presentation from nancy mohrbacher, to honor all the amazing ibclcs around the world. Lactating mothers must breastfeed their infants or express milk regularly to maintain a supply of milk adequate to continue breastfeeding. I first noticed this lack of childrens books on breastfeeding while i was working as an elementary school librarian. Family and friends play a role in a mothers breastfeeding journey. Even though increased breastfeeding duration led to greater maternal sensitivity over time, the effect sizes were small, according to the article. Some breastfeeding books are aimed at particular audiences, such as working mothers. Working mothers, stayathome moms, single moms, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the books range of nursing advice, stories, and. The 4 best breastfeeding books according to ibclcs. Breastfeeding facility at the workplace is a major concern for new mothers, says survey.
The 10 best books of 2018 for working moms working mother. The nursing mothers companion many moms say that out of all the books out there, this classic book by kathleen huggins is the most helpful. Breastfeeding books 7 best books for breastfeeding. Do you want to breastfeed your baby, but dont think you can because you have to go back to work.
The nursing mothers companion, 7th edition, with new. Best breastfeeding books for new moms my top 5 pick. Buy a discounted paperback of the nursing mothers companion online from. Breastfeeding hand expression tutorial breast hand. And the breastfeeding mothers guide to making more milk fills a muchneeded niche. Bonding benefits of breastfeeding extend years beyond infancy. Its for working moms, ones who are dedicated to breastfeeding and the longevity of doing the best for their babies.
However, there is very little in the way of childrens books on this important topic. Working without weaning gives a working mother the basics of choosing the right breast pump, pumping and storing breast milk plus alternitives since not every suggestion works for every mother. This book is a mustread for any nursing moms who plan to return to work. Facts and tools to understand your coverage under the health care law 2014 when stored milk smells soapy or rancid. The most common issues are addressed in an easytounderstand manner. The 8 best breastfeeding books of 2020 verywell family. Breastfeeding may be natural but there are a lot of things that mothers. If she is working and nursing, help wash and sterilize bottles and pump parts.
It covers the basics, but also is easily navigated so if you are grabbing it in the middle of the night to find a quick answer, it will be easy to find. Filled with new research, practical insights, and information about a working mothers rights, the praeclarus press, working and. In an effort to help mothers understand that breastfeeding is the normal way to feed a baby and to highlight the importance of mothers milk, baby gooroo produces educational materials that give parents the knowledge and the confidence they need to achieve their breastfeeding goals. If this approach will not work for you, you might not find these books working for you either. Factors influencing breastfeeding of working mothers. When this happens, expressing or pumping milk becomes a necessity for both mother and baby. This years winners help fathers succeed with benefits like paternity leave, adoption leave, surrogacy and fertility benefits, phasebacktowork programs, childcare options and employeeresource groups for men.
This is a perfect shower gift for the mother who plans on breastfeeding and returnig to work. The breastfeeding mothers guide to making more milk. Foreword by martha sears, rn ebook written by diana west, lisa marasco. Health professionals recommend that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a babys life and continue as often and as much as the baby wants. Show your support for breastfeeding mothers published aug 3, 2017 in birthing services.
The nursing mothers companion, by kathleen huggins. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the breastfeeding mothers guide to making more milk. Seventyseven percent of mothers breastfed their infants. It is the ninth book i read on the topic of breastfeeding, and i wish it had been my first. This is one of the happiest moments in a new familys life, and the staff at howard county general hospital hcgh is committed to making your first days with your new baby a wonderful experience.
This book has chapters on the survival guide for the first week, survival guide for the first month, and more. Breastfeeding and working co breastfeeding coalition life of a working mommy. The essential guide for breastfeeding and staying close to your baby after you return to work. Professor and author courtney jung discusses with working mothers jennifer owens the difference between the twoand why it matters so much. Videos produced by mothers milk books, an independent press that publishes books which normalise breastfeeding. My top pick of best breastfeeding books for new moms.
Join a breastfeeding support group to talk with other moms about breastfeeding while working. Breastfeeding may be natural but there are a lot of things that you still need to pay attention to and figure out like working and breastfeeding. But this holiday season, take any me time you may have to catch up on the best books of 2018. From rich historical fiction to spinechilling thrillers and excellent womens fiction, these were our favorite reads this year. Breastfeeding yields important immediate and longterm health benefits for infants and their mothers, including positive impacts on childrens cognitive development and their health as adults. But in recent years some wonderful breastfeedingthemed childrens books have been published, and were very happy to share some of them here. I learned a ton about pumping, bottles and breastfeeding in general. Half the battle with breastfeeding is not giving up. Working without weaning describes in detail how you can work and still. Breastfeeding for working mothers is right on target for women returning to work with young babies.
The mothers portrayed are real women working in a variety of settings, so those viewing the film can relate to their own situation. Nursing mothers support program handbook introduction research shows that breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for babies. The vast majority of new moms try breastfeedingand if they work, breast pumping too. A breastfeedingfriendly workplace might be an important factor for predicting breastfeeding rates among working women. Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not always instinctive for either mothers or babies. The 10 best books for working moms trying to conquer the world. A working mothers guide to breastfeeding kirsten berggren on. Its for working moms, ones who are dedicated to breastfeeding and. As a working mom, i found myself nodding all along while reading this book, agree with tips and hacks presented, and some aha moments in finding new, practical hacks. Pediatric experts recommend exclusive breastfeeding for about 6 months and continued breastfeeding thereafter along with complementary foods for 1 year or as long as mutually desired by a mother and her babyi. In order to evaluate the relation between breastfeeding and working conditions a descriptive study was conducted on 301 working mothers. Working moms always have a lot on their plates trying to manage both their personal and professional lives. The nursing mothers companion has been among the top two bestselling books on breastfeeding for more than 30 years, with more than 1 million copies sold. Lets celebrate national breastfeeding month with children.
Every day ibclcs improve the health of our future generations and empower families with their amazing work. This book should be required reading for all firsttime working moms. Watch these videos of moms who successfully breastfed, including after returning to work. Best breastfeeding book if youre struggling with milk supply the breastfeeding mothers guide to making more milk this book is a comprehensive resource about how milk is made and uses the milk supply equation to help women pinpoint where they may need adjustments to get back on track. This is a great book for working mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. If you find a breastfeeding book that is geared more toward bottle feeding and supplementing with formula, please let me know. To explore the impact of breastfeedingfriendly support on the intention of working mothers to continue breastfeeding, we conducted a survey at a female laborintensive electronics manufacturer in taiwan. And to keep you in the game, the best breastfeeding books need to inspire you. Breastfeeding, pumping and the unending pressure on.
Martha sears, mother, nurse and lactation counselor writes this book in the. Employment working and breastfeeding breastfeeding. Working mothers or mothers who due to a medical condition are unable to pursue breastfeeding can take the aid of breast pumps that enable pumping, collecting and feeding the child with breast milk. Amarillo, texas prweb november 21, 2014 healthcare professionals are sending clear messages about breastfeeding to new families, but for working women, balancing motherhood with a career, all while maintaining a breastfeeding relationship can be difficult. If you want to give breastfeeding your best shot or if you are looking for a resource to help overcome common breastfeeding issues, make sure you have at least one of these best breastfeeding books in your library.
For working women, pumping and breastfeeding during work are associated with longer duration of breastfeeding. The 10 best books for working moms trying to conquer the. For the average breastfeeding mom, however, whose struggles are mostly about sore nipples and a lack of sleep, the nursing mothers companion may be the only breastfeeding book you need. Working without weaning describes in detail how you can. If you find a breastfeeding book that is geared more toward bottle. Here are our five favorite reads for breastfeeding mamas. Okay, its a bad pun, but chances are youre intimately familiar with the meaning behind it. Working moms know its not always easy to get an afternoon to yourself to read. Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a womans breast. Planning ahead for your return to work can help ease the transition.
With contributions from the foremost experts in the field. The best pregnancy books to read in the third trimester breastfeeding reporter breastfeeding reporter for the caregiver of a breastfed baby working and breastfeeding made simple praeclaruspress join breastfeeding expert nancy mohrbacher for a live webinar, working and breastfeeding made simple, presented by praeclarus press on december 2014. The natural breastfeeding program is a perfect fit for these women because it uses simple, clear, concise videos and easy exercises to answer their questions, all without overburdening them in. Pregnant women making plans for baby, mothers on maternity leave, or moms already back at work will discover in this book why many working women find. Clearly, this book is written by an experienced working mother who has done it all. The essential guide for breastfeeding and staying close to your baby after you return to work pryor, gale on. Maternal sensitivity was defined as the synchronous timing of a mothers responsiveness to her child, her emotional tone, her flexibility in her behavior and her ability to read her childs cues. Nancy has a great writing style that is easy to understand.
The 10 best books about being a kickass mom and employee. For many years there were few childrens books which portrayed breastfeeding. The essential guide to breastfeeding your baby before and after your return to work. Cheer her on as she strives to balance home and work. This fully updated guide, written by kathleen huggins, author of the nursing mothers companion, and respected editor linda ziedrich, explores the hygienic, nutritional, and emotional concerns that make weaning from the breast such an. A working mother s guide to breastfeeding kirsten berggren on. The nursing mothers companion has been among the bestselling books on breastfeeding for more than 30 years, with more than 1 million copies. Being a kickass mom and employee is tough, but were here to tell you its possible. It is respected and recommended by professionals, and is well loved by new parents for its encouraging and accessible style.