Caoimhe Whelan / Nicola O’Byrne
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
’An absolutely fabulous book’ - Cathy Monaghan, senior paediatric dietitian’A much-needed resource for parents’ - Sheena Byrom, OBE, midwifePractical Breastfeeding is the calm, evidence-based companion new parents need for the first weeks and beyond.International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Caoimhe Whelan guides you step-by-step through latch and positioning, the golden hours after birth, pumping, mastitis and blocked ducts, low milk supply, mental health, safe sleep, and gentle weaning-beautifully illustrated by Lauren Rebbeck for instant 'I can do that' clarity.She answers key questions such as how to latch, how often to feed a newborn, whether you can drink alcohol and what is best to eat to produce breastmilk.Inside you’ll find:• Clear, picture-led instructions for latch, holds and troubleshooting• Day-by-day expectations for the first week • Relief strategies for sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis• Pumping plans and return-to-work logistics• Low-supply pathways • Postpartum mental health support (baby blues, anxiety, intrusive thoughts)• Safe-sleep guidance that protects attachment and milk supply• Special circumstances: prematurity, tongue-tie, reflux, jaundice, medication safety• Gentle weaning plans-partial or complete-with scripts and checklistsWarm, non-judgemental and practical, this book helps you sleep more, stress less and feed your baby with confidence-whatever your starting point, birth story or goals. Plus: how to deal with social media as a new parent.Perfect for: New mothers and partners, baby-care gift lists, antenatal classes, postnatal teams, health visitors, IBCLCs and peer supporters.
