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The BFAR Book

NOTE: There have been reports that Amazon does not have copies in stock, but Barnes and Noble are shipping immediately.

Defining Your Own Success: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery
by Diana West, BA, IBCLC

A comprehensive book on the subject of breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery. It was written by Diana West, IBCLC, a board-certified lactation consultant, co-founding member of the BFAR forums, and the owner/ administrator of this website. She is a BFAR mother herself and has successfully breastfed three sons.

This book is an indispensible resource for BFAR family, friends, and caregivers, especially lactation professionals. It is a comprehensive discussion of all the factors that surround breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery, including:

A review of the many tremendously valid reasons women have breast reduction surgery
A clear explanation of the anatomy and physiology of the mammary system
A discussion of the most common breast reduction surgery techniques performed and each surgery's affect upon milk producing tissue
A discussion of the vast benefits of breastmilk and breastfeeding
The wide range of BFAR experiences with many anecdotal stories provided by BFAR email list members
A thorough discussion of what you can expect to feel and experience in your BFAR journey
How you can prepare for BFAR before your baby is born
A discussion of the practical mechanics of breastfeeding from the BFAR perspective
How to maximize your milk supply and BFAR in the first few weeks postpartum
Supplementing...when, what, how and how much
Methods of increasing your milk supply, including pumping and galactagogues
Common breastfeeding problems from the BFAR perspective
BFAR and the older child
BFAR emotional issues
Evaluating and finding peace with your BFAR experience
How professional caregivers can assist the BFAR mother
Resources
Weight gain charts
Assessment chart
Relaxation techniques
What to have on hand checklist
and much more!