Breastfeeding Books

Knowledge is power.  Breastfeeding can be a very scary thing and one way to relieve your anxiety may be reading more on the subject and becoming as informed as possible.  The following are a list of breastfeeding books recommended by lactation consultants.

• The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers; Jack Newman, M.D., and Teresa Pitman
• The Breastfeeding Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know; M. Sara Rosenthal
• The Nursing Mother’s Companion, 4th Edition; Kathleen Huggins
• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: La Leche League International
• Dr. Mom’s Guide to Breastfeeding; Marianne Neifert, M.D.
• Nursing your Baby, 4th Edition;  Karen Pryor and Gale Pryor
• Nursing Mother, Working Mother- The Essential Guide for Breastfeeding and Staying Close to your Baby After you Return to Work; Gale Pryor
• Bestfeeding: How to Breastfeed your Baby; Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher, & Suzanne Arms.
• Breastfeeding a Parent’s Guide; Amy Spangler, MN, RN, IBCLC
• Breastfeeding Keep it Simple; Amy Spangler, MN, RN, IBCLC
• Breastfeeding Your Guide to a Healthy, Happy Baby; MN, RN, IBCLC
• The Complete Book of Breastfeeding; Marvis S. Eiger & Sally Wendkos Olds
• Breastfeeding with Confidence, a Practical Guide; Sue Cox, RN