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Adventures in Tandem Nursing Hilary Flower (2003) There is no doubt about it - when breastfeeding and pregnancy overlap, the questions abound! In this, the first full-length book ever on the topic of tandem feeding, Hilary Flower gives comprehensive and in-depth answers to a wide range of questions related to breastfeeding during pregnancy and tandem feeding. |
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Baby Magic: Planning for a Lifetime of Love Sue Cox (2009) This is a book about breastfeeding, but more fundamentally it is about the joy and happiness of welcoming a new baby into your lives and caring for this new little person. Babies and their parents are meant to be good for each other yet many parents approach the arrival of their child with terror in their hearts and those first weeks at home with real dread. |
1 copy available |
| Bestfeeding: How to breastfeed your baby Mary Renfrew et al (2004) Book |
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Breastfeeding ... naturally 2nd editon Australian Breastfeeding Association (2004) The most authoritative, entertaining and accessible guide to breastfeeding ever produced in Australia. The completely revised second edition is a 200 page book, compiled from the Association's information and booklets. It includes photos and diagrams as well as an informative text. Chapters include: A commitment to breastfeeding; How breastfeeding works; Preparing for breastfeeding; How to breastfeed; Special deliveries; Out and about with your breastfed baby; A question of supply; Common breastfeeding conditions; Tummy troubles; Working and breastfeeding. |
1 copy available |
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Breastfeeding I Can Do That Sue Cox (2002) A do it yourself guide. |
1 copy available |
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Breastfeeding Older Children Ann Sinnott (2010) Drawing on child development therories, neuroscience research, archaeological and anthropological findings, Breastfeeding Older Children explore the myths and reality of this taboo practice. In survey questionnaire extracts, from 48 countries, the voices of mothers, father and children also speak out. |
1 copy available |
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Breastfeeding with Confidence Sue Cox (2004) A revised edition of Sue Cox's successful book 'Breastfeeding - I Can do That'. Straightforward advice from one of Australia's leading lactation educators, now recognised internationally. Sue is also an Australian Breastfeeding Association breastfeeding counsellor. This book covers all likely difficulties and includes reassuring stories from breastfeeding mothers. |
1 copy available |
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Breastfeeding Your Baby Sheila Kitzinger (1989) A practical, pictorial guide to every aspect of breastfeeding. Diagrams and 200 photographs. |
1 copy available |
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Breastfeeding Your Baby Sheila Kitzinger (1989) The complete guide for every new mother or mother-to-be who seeks knowledge, encouragement, and self confidence to breastfeed her baby. |
1 copy available |
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Mama's Word on Preventing Mastitis Charlotte Young (2007) Packed full of practical information about how to care for breasts and nipples in order to steer clear of the common breastfeeding challenges such as mastitis, nipple thrush and blocked ducts. Offers plenty of emotional support for the new mum through the open-hearted sharing of other mothers. |
1 copy available |
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Mothering Your Nursing Toddler Norma Jane Bumgarner (2000) The classic handbook for mothers who breastfeed their children past infancy in an updated, expanded edition. Norma Jane Bumgarner puts the experience of feeding an older baby or child in perspective, within the context of the entire mother-child relationship. She cites biological, cultural and historical evidence in support of extended breastfeeding and shares stories gleaned from thousands of families for whom breastfeeding and natural weaning have been the norm. |
1 copy available |
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Saggy Boobs and other Breastfeeding Myths Valerie Finigan (2009) Do bottle fed babies sleep better and feed longer than breastfed babies? Are modern formula milks as good as breastmilk? Are breastfed babies woozies that want picking up all the time? And is it really easier and more convenient to bottle-feed? This book tackles commonly held beliefs about breastfeeding with wisdom and wit. |
1 copy available |
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The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk Diana West and Lisa Marasco (2009) With all the latest research and new discoveries about the way the breast makes milk and how babies feed at the breast, including innovative information about how to increase the milk supply, this book is an indispensible resource for mothers, family members, friends, caregivers, health care providers, and lactation professionals. |
1 copy available |
| Technical and Professional Interest | ||
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Breastfeeding Management in Australia Wendy Brodribb (ed.) (1997) An extremely comprehensive reference and study guide; particularly suited to health professionals. 3rd Edition. |
1 copy available |
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Mother to Mother: a History of the Qld Branch Virginia Thorley (2009) During the past 40 years, the Queensland Branch of the organisation now known as the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) has developed from tenuous beginnings in the north of the state to a position of influence. This book documents how the perseverance and dedication of volunteers contributed to making breastfeeding acceptable. |
1 copy available |
| Motherhood | ||
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Depression in New Mothers (2nd Edition) Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett (2010) Includes chapters on: negative birth experiences infant characteristics psychosocial factors, including a history of childhood abuse antidepressant medication for pregnant and breastfeeding women psychotherapy and community support herbal medicine, Omega-3 fatty acids, excercise, and alternative therapies suicide and infanticide. This helpful guide dispels the myths that hinder effective treatment and presents up-to-date information on the impact of maternal depression on the health of the mother, as well as the health and well-being of the infant. |
1 copy available |
| Pregnancy and Childbirth | ||
| Face to face With Childbirth Julia Sundin (1989) A comprehensive active childbirth preparation program. |
1 copy available | |
| Miracle of Birth Jeffrey W Ellis (ed) (1984) book |
1 copy available | |
| Parenting | ||
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Helping Your Baby to Sleep: why gentle techniques work best Anni Gethin & Beth Macgregor (2007) In this groundbreaking book, the authors present important research into babies' emotional and brain development, and offer gentle sleep techniques that take into account a baby's natural sleep habits. |
1 copy available |
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Merrily, Merrily Australian Breastfeeding Association (2001) A book of songs and rhymes for young children. This unqiue book, compiled by a group of Australian Breastfeeding Association members with extraordinary musical skills, has become required reading for many tertiary students in Australia undertaking early childhood teaching courses. |
1 copy available |
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More Secrets of Happy Children Steve Biddulph (1998) Offers parents many practical and positive parening skills, and encourages involvement on a daily basis rather than scheduled 'quality time'. |
1 copy available |
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Parenting by Heart Pinky McKay (2001) Subtitled 'Unlock your intuition and nurture with confidence'. Well known writer, Pinky McKay, encourages parents to trust - themselves, their child and their own feelings. This new book contains practical and light hearted advice about pregnancy and birth care choices; dealing with healthcare professionals; breastfeeding and other topics including sleep, tantrums and postnatal depression. Pinky includes many personal stories in the book. |
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Parenting By Heart Pinky McKay (2011) Pinky's techniques are based on the latest scientific research but always come back to her philosophy that every parent and child is unique, and that parents need to follow their hearts rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Her advice will help you get to know your baby, and assist you to find the right options so that you can delight in this precious time together. |
1 copy available |
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Parenting for a Peaceful World Robin Grille (2005) How does the nurturing we give to our babies and children affect society as a whole? In this expansive book Australian author Robin Grille draws on revolutionary new research to argue that the safeguarding of childrens' emotional development is the key to creating a more peaceful and harmonious world. |
1 copy available |
| Places for Little Faces Susan Henderson & Gina Smareglia (2001) Book |
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Sleeping Like a Baby Pinky McKay (2006) A must read for stress-free, guilt-free parenting and offers down-to-earth and heartening advice on helping babies (and their parents!) to sleep better. |
1 copy available |
| The Attachment Parenting Book William and Martha Sears (2001) A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby. |
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The Making of Love Steve and Shaaron Biddulph (1998) How to grow in today’s family and find fulfillment, freedom and love. |
1 copy available |
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The Secret of Happy Children Steve Biddulph (1998) Reveals what is really happening inside kids' minds, and what to do about it! You'll find yourself letting go of old, negative approaches to parenting, and freeing up more energy to enjoy your children and your life. |
1 copy available |
| Childcare and Development | ||
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Australian Baby and Childcare Handbook Carol Fallows (1994) Written in a lively, reassuring way, with Australia's busy families in mind, The Australian Baby and Child Care Handbook covers all the aspects of child life that parents worry about, from teething to tantrums to television watching. |
1 copy available |
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Colic Solved Bryan Vartabedian (2007) Complete with inspiring real-life cases of colic solved, plus tips, sidebars, and illustrations, this essential guide provides real answers to a problem that has been upsetting babies–and parents–for years. Help and hope are at hand! |
1 copy available |
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Easy Toilet Training Dr Janet Hall (2003) Second Edition. For parents looking for straightforward information on toilet training, with cartoons and diagrams to help understanding. Dealing with emotions, timing and troubleshooting of toilet training, it also has a good list of Dos and Dont's to summarise her main points. |
1 copy available |
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Sleeping With Your Baby James J. McKenna (2007) This informative book dispels the myths about co-sleeping and tells you why and how to sleep with your baby. As the director of the Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory at Notre Dame University, author James J. McKenna, PhD. is in a unique position to relay the latest information on the scientific benefits of co-sleeping as well as the latest information on minimizing hazards and risks. |
1 copy available |
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The No Cry Sleep Solution Elizabeth Pantley (2002) Are you suffering through sleepless nights and having to fend off a barrage of heartless advice about letting your baby 'cry it out'? This book will show you how it is entirely possible and within your grasp to help your baby fall asleep peacefully - and stay asleep all night long. |
1 copy available |
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Tiny Talk - baby sign language Alison Basson (2005) Tinytalk is a baby signing book that helps with those difficult times but also enhances everyday activities as your baby will be able to tell you if they are hungry or thirsty, tired or sick or wanting to read a book or play with a toy. |
1 copy available |
| Health and Nutrition | ||
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Baby-Led Weaning Gill Rapley (2008) Baby-led weaning explodes with myth that babies need to be spoon-fed and shows why self-feeding from the start of the weaning process is the healthiest way for your child to develop. |
1 copy available |
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Food for Thought Maureen Minchin (1992) Readable combination of scientific research and anecdotal evidence to support the theory that many hitherto inexplicable symptoms in babies, children and adults might be due to food intolerance. Includes practical suggestions and further reading. |
1 copy available |
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Food for Under 5s Rosemary Stanton (1990) A fund of good ideas and reassuring support for parents. Includes suggestions for most eating problems - a practical and sensible approach. |
1 copy available |
| Humour and Inspiration | ||
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Close Friends Vicky Ceelen (2003) Using the juxtaposition of the two images, photographer Vicky Ceelen perfectly captures the "kinship" that babies of all kinds share. |
1 copy available |
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Is He Biting Again? Neil Matterson (1984) Comic book looking at the gentle art of breastfeeding. |
1 copy available |
| For Children | ||
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Breastmilk Makes My Tummy Yummy Cecelia Meon (1999) A picture book for children celebrating the joys of breastfeeding. The color illustrations show breastfeeding scenes parents and children will recognize with a smile. |
1 copy available |
| Close Friends unknown (0) Children's book |
1 copy available | |
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The Best Gifts Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch (1998) The Best Gifts is a gentle story for children introducing breastfeeding as a nurturing and natural part of family life. |
1 copy available |
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The Wonders of Mothers Milk Mishawn Purnell-O’Neal (2005) Have you ever had to explain why a mother would choose to breastfeed? Have explaining the natural process of breastfeeding to a child been challenging? This book will educate, entertain and intrigue its readers with its rhythmic poetic text, and colorfully diverse illustrations. |
1 copy available |
| Videos | ||
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Baby Massage (DVD) Robyn Nandan (2008) Promotes deeper sleep Stimulates and tones the skin Exercises the muscles and makes baby strong Relaxes an unsettled baby Helps relieve tight tummies and windy babies |
1 copy available |
| Raising Children (DVD) Australian Govt (0) A guide to parenting from birth to 5. |
1 copy available | |
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The Happiest Baby on the Block (DVD) Harvey Karp M.D. (2006) This DVD teaches any dad or mom how to flip on their baby's "calming reflex" and soothe the "fussies" as almost easily as turning off a light. |
1 copy available |
| Then We Were Three (DVD) Australian Govt (0) Building a stronger, healthier relationship. |
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Visual Guide to Breastfeeding (DVD) Dr. Jack Newman (2005) A no-nonsense approach to baby-led breastfeeding. Illustrates the numerous benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby, including detailed reviews on the importance of colostrum, proper latching techniques, latching the baby who does not yet latch, and how to treat the colicky baby by changing milk flow. |
1 copy available |
| CDROMS | ||
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Billings Ovulation Method Billings (2004) CD-Rom covering the basics of using the Billings Ovulation Method to help with preventing or assisting conception. |
1 copy available |