num_pages: 272
description: With more and more studies consistently confirming the superior health benefit of breast milk, there has been an increase in the number of American women who choose to breastfeed their babies. However while current statistics show that approximately 65% of new mothers are breastfeeding their babies upon leaving the hospital, less than half of these women continue to breastfeed after six months-and most discontinue during the first six weeks postpartum! Today, 48-hour hospital stays for new mothers are sometimes not allowing for the necessary observation and parent education that is needed to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Many new mothers fear that their breast milk is insufficient, since they have no way of measuring how much their babies are consuming. During the early weeks postpartum it is sometimes difficult to tell-especially for first time mothers. In order to ensure that a breastfeeding newborn is thriving, the American Academy of Pediatrics and most breastfeeding experts recommend keeping a daily record of the baby s feeding and elimination patterns, and if necessary, a diary of the mother s own nutritional intake. Yet, there is no formal tracking system available on the market today to offer new parents the tools they need to help them through this critical learning period-UNTIL NOW! We are proud to introduce Bon Appetit, Baby! the first book to feature a formal tracking system for monitoring early breastfeeding progress. The information and tools in this user-friendly book will empower new mothers and help them establish a successful breastfeeding relationship with their babies-and reduce the rapid drop-off rate during the early weeks of nursing.
language: English
title: Bon Appétit Baby!: The Breastfeeding Kit
titlecomplete: Bon Appétit Baby!: The Breastfeeding Kit
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Treasured Chest Publications