Reassuring, comprehensive advice on a subject of increasing interest to a new generation of mothers. More and more evidence is confirming that "breast is best" for both baby and mother. Increasing numbers of women are choosing to breastfeed, yet sometimes "the natural thing to do" can present difficulties. What's special about breast milk? This book is written by three breastfeeding counselors and draws on the experience of the National Childbirth Trust—which handles more than 114,000 inquiries a year—to answer the questions parents have about breastfeeding. How does breastfeeding work? Nearly 200 women contributed their experiences to the authors of this book. They talk about their experience breastfeeding, from the first few days when they are learning with their baby, through to becoming confident together, returning to work and weaning. Can I breastfeed twins? Women describe feeding twins, premature babies and older babies. They talk about how they coped with problems such as soreness, growth spurts, colicky babies and feeding a baby with special needs. Will I enjoy breastfeeding? Breastfeeding Your Baby supplies the facts and the figures, along with detailed information boxes to get you off to a good start. Breastfeeding Your Baby won't tell you the right answers—but it will help you decide what's best for you and your child. "Parents share their experiences about what having a baby is really like—a real plus." Penelope Leach, author of Your Baby and Child