What to Expect When You're Breastfeeding and What If You Can't?: How to Feed and Settle Your Baby and Have a Life of Your Own [Paperback]

"I just can't praise her enough"

An invaluable guide with clear and sensible advice for new mothers --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

While some mothers take to breastfeeding like a duck to water, others just can't seem to get the hang of it. The author agrees that breast is best but she stresses that the most important thing is that your baby is fed - whether by the breast or bottle - and you, the mother, should feel comfortable with whatever you choose to do. So, IF YOU CAN . This comprehensive guide contains all the information you could possibly need to breastfeed your baby successfully, including: how to prepare for breastfeeding, what to expect in the early stages and how to overcome common problems. AND IF YOU CAN'T . The first rule is you shouldn't feel a failure. From her extensive experience in dealing with new mothers, Clare recognises there are certain circumstances where bottle feeding is an advisable alternative. Rather than making you feel guilty if you prefer or have to bottle feed, she is wholly supportive and sympathetic and provides you with all the practical advice and information you need.

An invaluable guide with clear and sensible advice for new mothers
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Clare Byam-Cook trained as a nurse and midwife. She has worked as a breast-feeding specialist in Christine Hill's antenatal practice for sixteen years and previously worked as a midwife at Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital in London. She also carries out home or hospital visits to any mother who is having feeding problems.

Clare has written articles for various baby magazines, is a regular guest expert for Junior Pregnancy & Birth magazine and has made appearances on television and radio, including This Morning and Gloria Hunniford. She is also an expert on Gina Ford's website.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.