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ISBN: 9781615193462
Published: February 7, 2017
Price: $18.95 US / $28.95 CAN
Paperback: 256 pages
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Boost Your Breast Milk
An All-In-One Guide for Nursing Mothers to Build a Healthy Milk Supply
by Alicia C. Simpson
 

An essential addition to the breastfeeding bookshelf—packed with proven strategies and foods that will maximize Mom’s supply of breast milk

I want to breastfeed my baby, but will I be able to?

Every mom wants to produce enough nutritious milk for her tiny one—but many worry about low milk supply and other potential hurdles. In Boost Your Breast Milk, you’ll find the most up-to-date practices that support a healthy milk supply for baby and a healthy mom.

  • Clear, calm advice on breastfeeding—preparing to nurse, latching techniques, when to feed, and more
  • How to spot and manage the causes of low supply and milk slumps—from mastitis to your baby’s natural growth spurts
  • What to eat when you’re nursing—from superfoods like avocado to naturally lactogenic (milk-boosting) foods like oats and papaya
  • Plus, 75 recipes packed with goodness that the whole family can enjoy!

A healthy beginning starts now!

“Those dedicated to breastfeeding will find a wealth of information and context that supports their decision. . . . A solid choice for collections with deep lactation holdings.”—Library Journal

“Covering breastfeeding basics, lactation changes and recipes with milk-boosting ingredients, it’s a reassuring resource for both new and expectant mamas.”—Pregnancy & Newborn
Books by Alicia C. Simpson

Alicia C. Simpson, MS, RD, IBCLC, LD, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and registered dietitian specializing in maternal and pediatric nutrition. The executive director and founder of the nonprofit Pea Pod Nutrition and Lactation Support, she provides nutrition and breastfeeding education to mothers. She has written three cookbooks, including Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food, and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.