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BESTFEEDING: GETTING BREASTFEEDING RIGHT FOR YOU
Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher and Suzanne Arms.
Celestial Arts 1990, £8.95
ISBN 0-089087-571-5.
This book covers three main areas: why breastfeeding is best, how to breastfeed successfully and how to overcome problems by knowing their causes and solutions. These are covered thoroughly by three authors who have, over the years, made enormous contributions to the field of birth and breastfeeding. They rely on thoroughly tried, tested and proven material in this excellent publication. It cuts across many of the popular myths and misinformation all too freely given in books, by health workers, family and friends.
Breastmilk is not only the ideal food for babies, but gives lifelong protection against certain diseases, promotes good emotional development and enhances healthy family relationships. This holds true for babies who are sick, small or arrive early. Hormones secreted by the mother whilst breastfeeding help her relax.
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