A high-quality overview of breastfeeding that offers general advice for successful nursing, Better Breastfeeding outlines the reasons for choosing breastfeeding instead of bottle feeding, after which multicultural mother/baby teams demonstrate various holding positions and methods to help babies achieve a good latch. Sophisticated animation illustrates the anatomy of milk production, as well as how the baby's tongue and sucking motion transport the nutritious milk into the baby's tummy. Other topics discussed include: feeding schedules for newborns (8-12 times a day), determining if the baby is getting enough milk (along with information on diaper inspection), avoiding breast soreness, seeking help from a lactation consultant, and the crucial importance of family and friend support. Highly recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (R. Reagan)
Better Breastfeeding: Your Guide to a Healthy Start
(2008) 25 min. DVD or VHS: $99.95: public libraries; $159.95: high schools, colleges & universities. InJoy Videos. PPR. Closed captioned. Also available in Spanish. Volume 23, Issue 5
Better Breastfeeding: Your Guide to a Healthy Start
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