Description: Breastfeeding is the best way to raise a healthy, smart baby! With the help of 'Bippo Bippo 119: Breastfeeding Our Baby,' breastfeeding doesn't have to be difficult (5th Revised Edition). Since its first publication in 2004, this book has served as a trusted breastfeeding consultant for countless mothers, and now it returns in a fresh new look. Updated with the latest information and redesigned for easier reading, this new edition is ready to support you on your journey. The most important food for a newborn is mother's milk. However, misguided parenting information sometimes leads parents to skip breastfeeding, making the early months of caring for a baby even harder. When a baby is breastfed, the baby grows up healthier, and the mother recovers from childbirth more quickly. We recommend this book to new parents who want to overcome vague fears about breastfeeding and gain accurate, reliable information. Mother's Milk Is the Best! Breast milk is the ultimate food, containing all the nutrients a baby needs — protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, iron, and more. For example, while the amount of iron in breast milk is small, its absorption rate is exceptionally high. In this way, breast milk is superior in quality regardless of quantity. It also contains the right balance of DHA and arachidonic acid, both essential for a baby's brain development. During the early years when the brain grows rapidly, not only does the brain increase in size, but brain cells also mature and form connections with one another — and the unique components of breast milk play a key role in this process. In other words, babies raised on breast milk grow up both physically strong and mentally sharp. And because they feed in the comforting embrace of their mother, they also grow up emotionally secure. Breastfeeding is good for mothers, too. Nursing helps a mother's body recover from the exhaustion of childbirth and adjust to her new role. When a baby suckles, the mother's body releases a hormone called oxytocin, which helps stimulate milk production and also helps the uterus contract, reducing postpartum bleeding. In short, breastfeeding supports postpartum recovery. Giving a baby plenty of a mother's love also makes parenting easier, and burning off accumulated body fat helps mothers get back in shape. A Book to Read Before Your Baby Arrives For expecting parents, the question of how to raise a baby can feel overwhelming and vague. Why not make breastfeeding your concrete starting point, and begin preparing — both during pregnancy and after birth — with that in mind? Before delivery, take a breastfeeding class (ideally together as a couple), and choose a hospital or postpartum care center that supports breastfeeding. It's important to prepare in advance, because it's no exaggeration to say that the success of breastfeeding is often determined within the first week after birth. If new parents are overwhelmed right after delivery and miss this crucial window, breastfeeding becomes many times more difficult. That's why this book emphasizes learning ahead of time, and includes a breastfeeding log at the very front so parents can track their baby's feeding patterns during the first week. Use it for regular check-ins to support your baby's healthy growth. 16 Essential Tips for Successful Newborn Breastfeeding 1. Take a prenatal class on breastfeeding positions and latching techniques. 2. Choose a maternity hospital and postpartum care center that offer 24-hour rooming-in. 3. Confirm that your delivery hospital supports breastfeeding. 4. Choose natural childbirth whenever possible. 5. Begin breastfeeding within 30 minutes to 1 hour after birth. 6. Feed your baby whenever they show signs of hunger. 7. Newborns are usually hungry when they wake up, so feed them before they start crying. 8. Before your milk fully comes in, breastfeed at least 8–12 times a day from day one. 9. At each feeding, let your baby nurse fully on one side for at least 15 minutes before switching to the other side. 10. If your baby falls asleep before finishing a feeding, gently stimulate their palms or soles to wake them and continue feeding. 11. At night, keep your baby close and nurse directly; if they sleep more than 4 hours, wake them to feed. 12. Breastfeed directly around the clock, 24 hours a day, unless there is a medical reason not to...