Preface...................................................................... vi
Chapter 1.................................................................... 1
Breastfeeding is going to be easy............................... 1
My personal breastfeeding journey........................... 2
Chapter 2 Everything you need to start breastfeeding.. 5
Essentials to make breastfeeding more enjoyable....... 5
Chapter 3 Starting breastfeeding and working on your technique 14
Warning: breastfeeding will not start out pleasantly 14
Breastfeeding Positions.......................................... 15
Laidback............................................................... 16
Cross Cradle.......................................................... 17
Football................................................................ 19
Cradle................................................................... 21
Side-lying.............................................................. 23
Length of feeding................................................... 24
Frequency of feeds................................................. 25
Pick a starting breast.............................................. 25
Switching sides...................................................... 26
Getting a good latch............................................... 26
Unlatching............................................................ 28
Colostrum and the first few days of breastfeeding.... 28
Breastfeeding at night............................................ 28
Breastfeeding in public places................................. 29
Until what age should I breastfeed my baby?........... 30
Whatever you do, don’t use a pacifier..................... 31
Don’t forget about contraception........................... 31
Chapter 4 What happens when breastfeeding hurts like a mofo 32
Chapter 5 Establishing milk supply and how to make more milk 34
I’m not making enough milk................................... 34
How do I increase milk supply?............................... 35
Chapter 6 How to use a breast pump.......................... 42
Why should I pump?.............................................. 42
How does a pump work?........................................ 43
How do I use and set up my breast pump?............... 43
Finding the right breast shield size for my pump..... 44
Storing Milk........................................................... 46
I need to be away from my baby for more than 2-3 hours 47
Chapter 7 Plugged ducts and other issues.................. 48
Plugged ducts and mastitis..................................... 48
Thrush or yeast infection........................................ 50
Illness and medication........................................... 50
Chapter 8 Feeding with Formula................................ 52
I need to supplement or feed with formula – what now? 52
Get the right gear:................................................. 52
Which formula should I use?.................................. 56
How much formula should I feed?.......................... 57
Chapter 9 Finding help.............................................. 58
Conclusion 61
