For Lactation Specialists

The hardcover second edition of this comprehensive, user-friendly lactation resource is completely updated and revised in gender-inclusive language. Its practical, evidence-based strategies can help solve virtually every lactation challenge. .

Now available for shipping to U.S. addresses. Breastfeeding Answers Pocket Guide, Second Edition by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA was written for those who help lactating families. This much smaller version of the 2020 textbook Breastfeeding Answers, Second Edition features all of its problem-solving strategies in a volume small and lightweight enough to carry in a pocket or tote. It provides quick, portable answers to the questions: “What do I need to remember in this situation?” and “What should I try next?”

Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
By Nancy Mohrbacher IBCLC FILCA, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett PhD IBCLC
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"The one book that saved my life was Breastfeeding Made Simple — the most phenomenal breastfeeding book ever." --Actress Jenna Elfman

This second edition contains updated information to make breastfeeding even easier.  Like the first edition, its "seven natural laws" take the mystery out of how breastfeeding works. 

The new edition describes how gravity-assisted positions can make the first weeks more comfortable and enjoyable. Rather than straining your muscles to keep your baby at breast level, learn how to relax completely and even breastfeed hands free.

Every expectant mother should own this essential and comprehensive resource.

For Parents

Even highly motivated mothers may question their good intentions to breastfeed when faced with obstacles like pain, worries about milk production, and difficulty pumping. In these situations, is weaning the best answer? Or are there simple ways to overcome these challenges and meet your breastfeeding goals?

Breastfeeding Solutions is the perfect resource for any new mother who wants quick, practical solutions to common breastfeeding problems. This fast read includes illustrations, tables, and charts to make it easy to quickly find answers without wading through hundreds of pages of text.

Breastfeeding is one of the best things a mother can do. This tiny troubleshooting guide helps you overcome your breastfeeding hurdles so you can cherish this special time with your child.

Working and Breastfeeding Made Simple takes the mystery out of milk production and pumping. It puts you in control of your own experience with straightforward explanations of how milk is made and what you can do to reach your own best level. Whether your maternity leave is long, short, or in between, it guides you every step of the way.

Tips from employed mothers offer the wisdom of hindsight, and new concepts like “The Magic Number” enable you to tailor your daily routine to your body’s response. Proven pumping strategies can increase milk yields by nearly 50%.

No matter what your work setting, whether you stay close to home or travel regularly, this book contains the essentials you need to reach your personal breastfeeding goals.