The 4 Best Breastfeeding Books - According to IBCLCs
Did you know the BEST thing you can do to increase your chances of having a successful breastfeeding experience is to educate yourself?
That’s right!
“The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found education to be the single most effective intervention to increase both breastfeeding initiation and duration.”
An easy way to POWER UP your lactation education is to read a book about breastfeeding!
There are many fabulous breastfeeding books that educate and inspire but to help you figure out the BEST one for you, we asked some International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) what their favorite breastfeeding book was and why.
These experts have a knack for finding the perfect blend of practical advice and warm encouragement. It's not just about facts and figures; it's about finding a book that feels like a trusted friend, offering support and guidance through the ups and downs of breastfeeding.
So, when a lactation consultant finds their favorite book, you can bet it's a real winner!
Here are their favs…
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Best Practical Breastfeeding Book
“THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING”
“I really love The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding from La Leche League. It’s an easy read with practical information and completely makes your struggles feel normal!”
-Julie Matheney, IBCLC at The LA Lactation Lady
Best Book about the postpartum experience
“While it’s not specifically a breastfeeding book, After The Baby’s Birth it’s about the postpartum experience and the birth of the mother herself. After I gave birth to my second baby, I found the pages of this book an absolute comfort and now I recommend it to every new mom I know!”
-Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC, CSOM at Holistic Lactation
Best Breastfeeding Book If You’re Struggling With Milk Supply
“THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHER’S GUIDE TO MAKING MORE MILK”
“This book is a comprehensive resource about how milk is made and uses “the milk supply equation” to help women pinpoint where they may need adjustments to get back on track. It also has a handy chart on herbal galactagogues in the back of the book.”
-Laura Coulter, CNM, MS, IBCLC at Chicago Lactation Consultants
Best Breastfeeding book For Pumping At work
“This book will help you realize that you can get through pumping at work, even if it’s not easy. Lots of women have been trailblazers in recent years so you don’t have to choose between working and feeding your baby breast milk. This book will give you plenty of encouraging stories and details provided by working women.”
-Katelyn Holt RN, BSN, BC at Mom Loves Best
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