For further reading, Carol recommends her breastfeeding handouts along with these additional books, which are available through her Nursing Mom's Loan Library. Call (630) 513-1101 to borrow your copy.
Breastfeeding With Confidence by Sue Cox
This book is easy-reading and covers breastfeeding advice from pregnancy and beyond. I like its approach in discussing breastfeeding prenatally to prevent future problems. $10.00. Available at www.meadowbrookpress.com
Feeding and Nutrition In The Preterm Infant by Elizabeth Jones, MPhil & Caroline King, BSc (Hones) SRD
This book is a comprehensive resource for the latest recommendations for nutrition for preterm infants. 228 pages 26 ills, Copyright 2006, softcover, $46.95. Available at www.elsevierhealth.com
Defining Your Own Success: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery by Diana West, BA, IBCLCA comprehensive guide for breastfeeding strategies to optimize breastfeeding for women who have had breast surgery. $16.50. Available at www.bfar.org
The Breastfeeding Atlas – Third Edition by Barbara Wilson-Clay, BS, IBCLC and Kay Hoover, M ED, IBCLCHighlights of this book are the visual aids! Photos in the book as well as on the CD can be used to fully understand the written words. $63.00. Available at www.lactnews.com
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers by Jack Newman, M.D.
This is a comprehensive guide to breastfeeding. It has thorough recommendations for situations such as mastitis, thrush, and sore nipples. $14.00. Available at www.breastfeedingonline.com
Medications and Mothers’ Milk 2006 by Thomas Hale, PhD
Most current reference on medication use and breastfeeding. Most medications are indeed safe to take while breastfeeding. Very few medications require mothers to have to pump and dump or to quit breastfeeding. $32.95. Available at ibreastfeeding.com
Supporting Sucking Skills in Breastfeeding Infants by Catherine Watson Genna
(2007) Jones and Bartlett Publishers