Breastfeeding Made Simple

Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers

By: Nancy Mohrbacher IBCLC FILCA, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett PhD IBCLC, Jack Newman MD

Narrated by: Kathleen Godwin

How to breastfeed with confidence, from the first latch to gentle weaning.

Breastfeeding may be natural, but for many new moms, it doesn’t always feel simple. Whether you’re a first-time mom preparing during pregnancy or already feeding your newborn, you may have questions about milk supply, latching, pumping, supplementing, or what to do when breastfeeding problems arise. From low milk production and nipple pain to breast refusal or trouble transitioning to solids, the early weeks of motherhood can feel overwhelming.

That’s where Breastfeeding Made Simple, Second Edition comes in.

This practical, instructional guide for expectant and new mothers explains the seven natural laws of breastfeeding—clear, research-informed principles that help you understand how your body, hormones, and baby work together to establish healthy feeding rhythms. With compassionate advice and step-by-step education, this comprehensive resource takes the mystery out of breastfeeding so you can feel more confident at home, at work, or wherever motherhood takes you.

In this essential guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Establish and maintain healthy milk supply and production
• Improve latch and latching techniques for more comfortable feeding
• Overcome common breastfeeding problems, including low supply and mastitis
• Use pumping and bottle feeding effectively when supplementing
• Find the best breastfeeding positions for you and your baby
• Transition smoothly to solid foods while continuing to breastfeed
• Balance breastfeeding with work, maternity leave, and daily life

You’ll also find helpful information about newborn feeding patterns, co-sleeping considerations, birth control and breastfeeding, pumping and storing milk, and how breastfeeding supports long-term child nutrition and development—for both baby boys and girls.

Whether you are expecting your first baby, navigating early motherhood, or searching for practical tools to solve breastfeeding trouble, this essential guide offers the support, knowledge, and reassurance you need.

©2010 Nancy Mohrbacher, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Jack Newman (P)2018 New Harbinger Publications

Critic reviews

"I recommend this groundbreaking book to all my clients." (Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC)

"I fell in love with this book; every page is a jewel. It simply ‘delivers’ what every mother needs - the natural laws to build a breastfeeding relationship. Understanding the first 40 days has changed the way I talk to new parents and teach breastfeeding supporters. Finally, here is a book that talks about breastfeeding without all the rules. This book lives in my bag to share with everyone!" (Carrie Finger, BFA, IBCLC, LCCE, Lactation Program Director at Aviva Institute)

Helpful

This manual is so good, makes me realize I should have tried more medications prior to weaning and ones that didn’t cross into the milk.

This can change yours and your babies Life!

You may think I am exaggerating but I assure I am not, this book will open your eyes to the few evidence based advice on breastfeeding there is out there. Most advice on breastfeeding feeding is very outdated and based on the culture we have built. Take time to listen, you have enough discernment to detect a bad apple and this book is filled with good ones. Your health and your baby will thank you. Be curious and search things out ;)

Heard this while breastfeeding. Very informative.

I learned the sandwich technique and laid back breastfeeding just in time to help my baby latch better due to a tongue tie. I enjoyed learning the Science and cultural/social influences around breastfeeding to help me understand the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and how to be able to carry that out long term.

A lot of information

I had hard time getting into and finishing this book. As an experienced breastfeeding mother and a Lactation educator this seems like a lot of information to be given to a new mom. It would seem overwhelming to try to comprehend and understand all the breastfeeding information given.

Fantastic resource!

Information was presented in a easy to follow format and manner. Covered majority of information needed to establish and continue breastfeeding successfully.