An Easy Diet For Breastfeeding Mothers

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: For newly breastfeeding mothers who want a single but comprehensive overview of dietary advice

Clear and easy-to-follow dietary advice. Suggests the number of servings for each food group. For women who may need to modify their caloric intake. Recommends mothers avoid alcohol, nicotine and drugs.

An Easy Way To Get Started At Breastfeeding*

5th grade reading levels, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Pregnant women who are interested in breastfeeding

Describes infant self attachment. Illustrations with step-by-step narrative to prepare pregnant women (and labor coaches) of what factors help/hinder early breastfeeding. Also lists the benefits of colostrum, discusses flat and inverted nipples, and milk supply. Sensitive discussion of traditional cultural beliefs against nursing before the milk comes in.

            * This pamphlet is also available as a poster! Same pricing as a C sized pamphlet..

Breast Massage and Hand Expression

4th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Breastfeeding mothers who want instructions on how to collect breast milk by hand expression, or for mothers who are engorged

Discusses reasons to hand express (to relieve overfull engorged breasts or to collect milk) and gives clear step-by-step instructions.

Breastfeeding Mothers at Work or School

5th grade reading level, 15 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: C

Language: English

Indications: For mothers who want information on how to combine breastfeeding with a return to work or school

Helps new mothers to consider different plans, including common options. Gives detailed information on how to collect and store breast milk. Explains milk supply, so that women can make an informed decision about feeding.

Breastfeeding: Those First Weeks at Home

4th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: All newly breastfeeding mothers

Concise discussion on how to manage early breastfeeding and know if the baby is getting enough milk. Reassures mothers about normal newborn behavior and discusses the issue of getting a baby on a schedule and concern about "spoiling" the baby.

Breastfeeding Your Twins

4th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: For mothers who want to learn to nurse twins or other multiples. (Mothers who need to pump should also be given Breastfeeding Your Premie or When Your Baby Needs Your Milk)

Gives practical information on the pros and cons of simultaneous nursing, as well as illustrations to help with positioning. Reassures mothers that they can maintain a double milk supply and discusses the mother's need for rest, food and help from others.

Combining Breast and Bottle Feeding

3rd grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: For women who are

considering both breast and formula feeding

Practical information for mothers on how to supplement with formula without losing their milk. This pamphlet is supportive of women who to return to work.

Drugs and Medicine in Breast Milk

8th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: All nursing mothers

This pamphlet discusses commonly used over-the-counter drugs, social drinking, contraceptives and foods, as well as recreational drugs. Reassures mothers that the vast majority of prescriptive drugs are compatible with breastfeeding, but advises mothers to discuss drugs with the prescriber.

How To Nurse Modestly

3rd grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Pregnant women who have reservations about choosing breastfeeding

Gives step-by-step instructions on how to breastfeed without showing the breasts. Addresses the most common reason why women choose not to nurse- fear of

embarrassment - and other concerns such as non-supportive grandmothers and fathers. Also lists the advantages of breastfeeding and ways to get support.

How To Nurse Your Baby

3rd grade reading level, 15 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: C

Languages: English, French, Cambodian, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese

Indications: New mothers who would benefit from an easy-to-read format that explains early breastfeeding

Tells mothers how to get started at breastfeeding after early discharge. Addresses the common concerns about not having enough milk, sore nipples and ways to manage time away from the baby.

If Your Grandchild Is Breastfed

7th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: For women whose daughter or daughter-in-law is breastfeeding

Begins by discussing how grandmothers fed their own babies and is supportive of all experiences. Women who chose to bottle feed and those who were unable to breastfeed are acknowledged with understanding. Specific advice on what grandmothers can do and what to say and what not to say.

Keeping Breastfeeding Easy: Breastfeeding Problems Can Be Avoided

5th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: E

Language: English

Indications: All nursing mothers

Gives detailed and practical information on how to avoid sore nipples, engorgement, leaking, plugged ducts and breast infections. Also discusses flat and inverted nipples and milk supply.

Learning About Breastfeeding

3rd grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: For mothers who want to learn factual information about anatomy and physiology, as well as positioning the baby correctly at the breast

Explains how breastfeeding works and has actual size drawing of a newborn's stomach. Also has four illustrations in a sequence of how to put the baby to breast. Other illustrations describe the right and wrong ways for a baby to latch-on. Includes a detailed discussion of how to keep up the milk supply.

Nursing is Easy

4th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Indications: Mothers who want a simple description of how to get started at breastfeeding

Makes the point that breastfeeding is easy for mothers who know a few simple ideas. Avoids the complicated teaching tactics that may make breastfeeding seem overwhelming or too schoolish for some mothers.

Nutrition for Breastfeeding Mothers

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Code: B

Language: English, Spanish, Vietnamese

Indications: For women who want to read about various aspects of nutrition, including those who feel tired and/or want to lose weight

Detailed information on many topics such as weight loss by breastfeeding women and eating to feel well. Discusses caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana and other drugs. Discusses colic from mothers drinking cows milk.

Sleep and the Breastfed Baby

6th grade reading level, 11 panels

Multi-ethnic, Code: E

Language: English

Indications: Parents who are concerned that breastfed baby should sleep through the night

Describes research studies of the sleep patterns of breastfed babies in terms that are easy to understand. Describes a plan for helping your breastfed baby with sleep. Has a long discussion on working nursing mothers, back to sleep and safe beds.