"In her practice as a lactation consultant, Rose combines evidence-based practice, state-of-the-art information, and years of experience with her unique, intuitive, caring sense of what the novice breastfeeding mother needs. This book reads like she was talking with you in her lactation clinic. It is rich in value and easy to use."
-Christine F. Daniels, certified pediatric nurse practitioner

Why do so many new mothers quit or abandon breastfeeding their new babies in those first few days, weeks, or months after delivery?

Rose deVigne-Jackiewicz, one of the leading lactation consultants in San Diego, California, offers the information you need to understand how newborn babies nurse in the first few days after birth. Some babies seem to have studied how to breastfeed and are pros from the beginning, while others need a bit more "tutoring" to learn how to nurse correctly. DeVigne-Jackiewicz discusses such situations as well as the basics of breastfeeding in Breastfeeding Basics: A Lactation Consultant's Advice for Breastfeeding during Your Hospital Stay.

Learning about breastfeeding isn't always high on a new mother's priority list. Many mothers believe breastfeeding to be natural and instinctive. While it is natural, it isn't always instinctive. With step-by-step directions and photos, you can learn how to begin breastfeeding your new baby, creating a cherished bond between you and your child.