Breastfeeding books

Breastfeeding books are an invaluable resource in the early days of nursing. Whether you are looking for a reference book on the how-to’s of breastfeeding or you want to read about the politics of putting a baby to your breast, there are many books to choose from.

“The Nursing Mother’s Companion” by Kathleen Huggins and La Leche League’s “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding” are two highly recommended reference breastfeeding books. Flipping through these books during pregnancy will prepare you to avoid complications and teach you the importance of a correct latch. After you’ve had your baby, prepare to hunker down with these books and study the basics of breastfeeding. After all, you’ll have plenty of time to read while nursing your newborn.

If you want some laughs with your information, check out “So That’s What They’re For!” by Janet Tamaro. And “Fresh Milk: The Secret Life of Breasts” by Fiona Giles is sure to inspire the lactivist within.

Breastfeeding books come in all styles—straightforward, feminist, radical, conservative—and they make great gifts for yourself or another mom-to-be.

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book)

The Nursing Mother’s Companion: Revised Edition

Fresh Milk: The Secret Life of Breasts

So That’s What They’re For!: The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide 3rd edition