Breastfeeding An Adopted Baby And Relactation

Not many people ar aware of the fact that induced lactation* and relactation* are possible. La Leche League International is proud to introduce a new book that provides information on these amazing biological processes. (*Induced lactation: When a mother stimlates her body to produce milk even if she hasn't experienced a recent birth or pregnancy; **Relactation: When a mother rebuilds her milk supply after weeks or months of little or no breastfeeding.) Breastfeeding An Adopted Baby and Relactation is written primarily for adoptive parents and relactating mothers, as well as for the health professionals who assist them. Some of the topics discussed by author and breastfeading; substances that stimulate milk production; beginning breastfeeding with an adopted baby; supplements; special situations; and support for parents.