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An Introduction to Biological Nurturing: New Angles on Breastfeeding
An Introduction to Biological Nurturing New Angles on Breastfeeding Author:Suzanne, Ph.D. Colson Most health professionals believe that mothers need to be taught how to breastfeed. This book describes new research evidence suggesting that mothers and babies innately know how to breastfeed, and introduces a new approach called biological nurturing. Biological nurturing is a collective term for optimal — breastfeeding states and positions whos... more »e interaction release spontaneous behaviours helping mothers and babies get started with feeding.
Biological nurturing is quick and easy to do. Most moms and babies automatically move into the correct positions if left on their own. The challenge for health professionals lies with understanding the releasing mechanisms and learning how to help mothers and babies do what comes naturally. This book restores
confidence in nature's biological design and in mothers' innate capacity to breastfeed.
Dr. Suzanne Colson is one of my heroes because her thoughtful and careful research and the conclusions she has drawn from this research have finally brought common sense into the discussion of breastfeeding.
Ina May Gaskin, CNM, Ph.D., Author, Spiritual Midwifery and Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding« less