Kathleen Huggins
Kathleen Huggins, a registered nurse and board-certified lactation consultant, directed the breastfeeding clinic at San Luis Obispo General Hospital for more than twenty years. During that time she became a central figure in the evolution of the field of professional lactation consultants, who now are found in any hospital of significant size that has a birthing center. She has authored or co-authored six books, including The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning; Nursing Mother, Working Mother;...See more
Kathleen Huggins, a registered nurse and board-certified lactation consultant, directed the breastfeeding clinic at San Luis Obispo General Hospital for more than twenty years. During that time she became a central figure in the evolution of the field of professional lactation consultants, who now are found in any hospital of significant size that has a birthing center. She has authored or co-authored six books, including The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning; Nursing Mother, Working Mother; and The Expectant Parents' Companion, all published by the Harvard Common Press. She currently owns Simply MaMa, a maternity and nursing boutique in San Luis Obispo. She lives in San Luis Obispo with her husband and youngest child. See less
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Kathleen Huggins book reviews
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The Nursing Mother's Companion
Great Book!
Very outdated pictures but very helpful and sage advice about breastfeeding. Explains the simple things about milk let down, positions, jaundice, troubleshooting etc. Read More
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The Nursing Mother's Companion
I used an earlier edition of this book over 20 years ago and the new edition is still a most excellent resource on breastfeeding. Helpful for new and expectant moms to know what to expect and lots of ... Read More
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The Nursing Mother's Companion
Old book, but reliable
by Weezer, Jul 19, 2007
Even though this book seems outdated it got me through the first couple of weeks of breastfeeding. My birthing class instructor recommended it and I am glad that she did. I would recommend it to ... Read More