Breast-feeding and Natural Child Spacing

Download or read book Breast-feeding and Natural Child Spacing written by Sheila Kippley and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 1975 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Biological research studies that document new biochemical, anti-infective, emotional, and economic advantages of human milk are presented. The benefits of breastfeeing are enumerated and the side effect of child spacing is discussed. Breastfeeding is an interpersonal experience shared between mother and child which can provide emotional satisfaction for the mother. Topics covered include: baby's sucking needs; complete breastfeeing; new light on night feedings; pacification; establishing feeding schedules, sitters and social life; weaning and the return of fertility; and nursing older children. Survey results on the relationship between breastfeeding and amenorrhea are included. (kbc).