Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond
There is no doubt about it -- when breastfeeding and pregnancy overlap, the questions abound! In this, the first full-length book ever on the topic of tandem nursing, Hilary Flower gives comprehensive and indepth answers to a wide range of questions related to breast-feeding during pregnancy and tandem nursing. Drawn from a great reservoir of mother wisdom, this book pools the stories of over 200 mothers from around the world. Extensive reviews of medical research and discussions with experts...
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There is no doubt about it -- when breastfeeding and pregnancy overlap, the questions abound! In this, the first full-length book ever on the topic of tandem nursing, Hilary Flower gives comprehensive and indepth answers to a wide range of questions related to breast-feeding during pregnancy and tandem nursing. Drawn from a great reservoir of mother wisdom, this book pools the stories of over 200 mothers from around the world. Extensive reviews of medical research and discussions with experts in the fields of nutrition, obstetrics, and anthropology have provided the author with a thorough understanding of what we know and what we can surmise on this important topic. Each mother's experience will be a one-of-a-kind adventure, full of surprises and choices. Adventures in Tandem Nursing provides an essential source of support, humor, and information for the journey.
ForewordxiIntroductionxiiiPart 1The Adventure Begins1Chapter 1Pregnant Pause: To Nurse or Not?3Weighing Needs on Both Sides of the BreastWhat's the "Natural" Thing to Do?How Will I Ever Make a Decision?Chapter 2Rest and Self-Care25Self-CareDaytime RestRestful NightsChapter 3Discomforts while Breastfeeding39Sore Breasts during PregnancyBreastfeeding AgitationSexual ArousalWhen Breastfeeding Triggers NauseaWorking around the DiscomfortsSore Breasts after the Baby Is BornChapter 4Pregnant Milk and Milk for Two57What Will Happen to My Milk during Pregnancy?The Four Seasons of the BreastBreasts Changing Size: Autumn, Spring, or Both?Milk Enough for TwoChapter 5Tandem Mama: Becoming the Mother of Another83Pregnant PreparationsPreparing Yourself for Tandem NursingLabor and Birth, Tandem StyleTaking in Your Tandem DuoStretching to Meet NeedsRiding Tandem into the SunsetLook Out for Cranky Mama!Chapter 6Dealing with Doubters111Facing DisapprovalSeek Out Those Who Respect Your ChoicesFinding Your VoiceChapter 7Parenting in Tandem and Flying Solo119Getting Through the DayFacing DisagreementsBe Clear about Your NeedsRelationship IssuesAdjusting ExpectationsChapter 8Positions, Everyone!131The Case of the Disappearing LapNursing Positions for Pregnant MamasThe Ins and Outs of Nursing Two TogetherThe Ups and Downs of Nursing Each One SeparatelyChapter 9Adopting a Second Nursling151The Bond of BreastfeedingMilk for the New BabyIs Mature Milk What My Baby Needs?Will I Be Able to Breastfeed Exclusively?What If My Baby Doesn't Want to Nurse Right Away?Continuing to Breastfeed Your Experienced NurslingFor More Insight and SupportChapter 10Changes in Breastfeeding165Ready to Wean?What If a "Weaned" Child Asks to Try Again?Mothers May Initiate Changes in BreastfeedingCutting Back with EmpathyWeaning HappensChapter 11Becoming a Big Brother or Sister185Pre-Tandem Nursing: Changes Begin during PregnancyA Shifting Relationship with MamaA Budding Relationship between NurslingsPart 2Health and Nutrition207Chapter 12Health Concerns209The Mother's HealthThe Nursling's HealthThe Health of the Fetus/NewbornGoing ForwardPregnancy ComplicationsTrust YourselfChapter 13Eating for Three247Natural SafeguardsFirst, Let's Talk QuantityNext, the Quality QuestionLetting the Scale Guide YouWater IntakePart 3Mothers' Stories277Chapter 14Mothers' Stories279My Path to Nursing ThreeWeaning, Un-Weaning, and Re-Weaning--All in One YearTandem Nursing by AdoptionWeaning during Pregnancy--TwiceWeaning Dilemma during PregnancyMaking Tandem Nursing ManageableNursing My Buddy, NickyThose Intense Tandem Nursing DaysThe Circle WidensA Day in the Life of a Tandem Nursing MotherIndex315Photo CreditsAbout La Leche League
