Contents at a Glance

1. A Human Resource
1. Nature's Resource
   What's a mammal? Who's a mammal? Breasts are for what? Who in the world is breastfeeding? Find out answers to these questions and more as you read about the past, present and future of breastfeeding.
2. Your Benefits Package
   Whether you're a mother, father, or a baby, everyone benefits from the ultimate human resource.
3. Real or Fake?
   Not all milks are equal. Find out why human milk is the best for human babies.
2. Secrets to Your Success
4. Find the Pros
   Learn who's who and how to find the professionals of lactation.
5. Line Up Support
   Find our why a network of support is needed for breastfeeding.
6. Gather More Information
   You should never stop learning. Find out where to look for more information about breastfeeding.
7. Tools of the Trade
   Learn more about all the gadgets and gizmos for breastfeeding.
8. Health Insurance
   Plans and policies for health care can be quite confusing. Learn more about third-party payers and getting your lactation necessities covered.
3. Breastfeeding 101
9. Key Components
   A breast is a breast, is a breast, right? Well, not exactly. Get the facts of science and learn more about the human breast.
10. D-Day
    Ready, set, breastfeed! Learn your optimal time to get breastfeeding up and running.
11. Your First Week
    This is the time to make the most of your breastfeeding. Read up on what to expect.
12. The Next Three Weeks
    You're improving your skills and bonding with your baby. Questions and concerns are expected. Get an overview of what to expect and some reassurance during your honeymoon with your baby.
4. Supply and Demand
13. Express Yourself
    Find out the many ways to express yourself with breastfeeding.
14. Collection and Storage
    Yes, it can be done! Learn how to produce and save your very own breast milk!
15. Your Milk Supply
    During breastfeeding, there may be ups and downs in your milk supply. Find out about techniques and remedies to help your situation.
5. It's Back to Work
16. Working Mother
    Your choice to work may be mandatory or optional. Learn more about your work options and how to combine it with breastfeeding.
17. On the Job
    Breastfeeding and breast milk collection for working moms takes some organization and a little research. Be prepared and learn what to expect as a working, breastfeeding mother.
18. Legislation Today
    It's your right to breastfeed! Learn about the laws that protect and support your breastfeeding rights.
6. The Unexpected
19. Surgical Delivery
    Your baby may arrive in the surgery suite. Learn about breastfeeding and recovery after a cesarean delivery.
20. Early Delivery
    Not all babies arrive when expected Ð some babies are born premature. Find out about breastfeeding a preemie.
21. Hospital Admission
    Planned or unplanned, you or your baby may need a trip to the hospital. Learn more about what to expect and how to maintain breastfeeding during a hospital admission.
22. It Hurts
    Pain while breastfeeding is not normal. Find out why to get help and who to call if you experience this.
23. My Breasts Are Huge!
    Breast fullness is normal; breast engorgement is not. Find out how to manage your breastfeeding if this occurs.
24. Unique Nipples
    All nipples are not equal. They come in all shapes and sizes. Learn more about breastfeeding and what to expect with a nipple variation.
25. Breast Infection
    It could happen to you. Get the facts about infections that can manifest with breastfeeding. Learn about suggested treatments and comfort measures to ease your symptoms.
26. Baby Says No
    No matter what, there's always somebody who doesn't want to breastfeed. Find out what may cause a baby to refuse to breastfeed. Learn more about feeding alternatives for finicky babies.
7. Glad You Asked
27. Adoptive Nursing
    Ever heard of this one? Read all about a mother who can breastfeed without having had a baby!
28. Eat, Drink, and Breastfeed
    What you eat and drink, your baby eats and drinks too! Review your basic food plan and what you should be eating. Get some advice on consuming alcohol, caffeine, and other questionable substances while you breastfed your baby.
29. Stepping Out
    It's time to get out and celebrate motherhood. Life goes on and so does breastfeeding. Learn about where to feed, what to wear, and how to handle breastfeeding away from home.
30. Weaning Your Baby
    There's a time for everything, including weaning. Here are the facts about choosing to wean from breastfeeding. Learn how to safely reduce your milk supply and about the emotional realities of weaning.
8. Appendixes
1. Glossary
2. Further Readings
3. Resources
9. Index