Have you decided to breastfeed your newborn?  If so, that’s a great choice for you and your baby!  Did you know there are nutrients in breast milk that can’t be found in formula?  Or how about breastfeeding can help you lose the weight you gained during pregnancy?  These are just a few of the many benefits a breastfeeding mother will have! 

Although like anything, the first time we try something it can be a little difficult.  I find that if I read about what I want to know or learn how to do, I can do a much better job later on.  If you’re the same way, here are the top 5 breastfeeding books currently on the market.

Top 5 Breastfeeding Books:

1. Breastfeeding Made Simple: This book got a 5/5 star rating, so you know it’s something special!  It focuses on these 7 principles: 1. Babies Have the Urge to Self-Attach 2. Use the Power of Skin-to-Skin 3. Breastfeed Ad Lib 4. Reach for the Comfort Zone 5. Expect Cluster Nursing 6. More Milk Out = More Milk Made and lastly, 7. Babies Outgrow Breastfeeding.
2. The Nursing Mother’s Companion: This book covers all the basics of breastfeeding and even includes an easy-reference “survival guide” for quick problem-solving.  Since its original publication in 1986, more than 1 million nursing moms have relied on this classic guide!
3. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: This book truly has it all!  From real-mom wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably, to avoiding sore nipples, advice toward latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions you will find the answer to any question you may have!
4. The Ultimate Breastfeeding Books of Answers: The authors of this book have all the details you need for a successful breastfeeding experience.  They share real-life stories from their clinical experience, and give all the helpful advice you’ll need to be breastfeeding successfully in no time.
5. The Breastfeeding Book: This book also covers all the topics!  It shares information on increasing your milk supply, making nurturing more comfortable, discusses pumps and the new technology associated with breastfeeding, makes sure your giving your baby the proper nutrition, breast milk vs. formula, and everything else under the sun.

There are so many great breastfeeding books on the market it that it was hard to come up with a top 5!  These are just a few of them!  Although, no matter what book you go with, I’m sure you’ll learn all the answers to the questions you may have!