It is neither preachy nor a ‘how-to’ manual; it outlines some of the reasons why breastfeeding matters, to mothers and their babies, and explains how these issues can affect the way in which mothers use bottles and formula. Drawing on research, and the author’s experience as a lactation consultant, it is essential reading for anyone wondering about how to feed their new baby.
Charlotte Young is an experienced breastfeeding counsellor and lactation consultant (IBCLC), with a passion for research and evidence-based practice. Alongside private work, Charlotte continues to support mothers in a voluntary capacity, both online and via helplines. Alongside years of analysing research pertaining to babies and young children, Charlotte is also co-founder of a parenting website (est. 2004) and the award winning blogger aka Analytical Armadillo. This experience, including working closely alongside tongue tie specialists, has led Charlotte to help not only breastfeeding mothers, but also expressing and formula-feeding mothers who are having infant feeding problems.