Tandem Nursing – Hilary Flower
Overview:
This comprehensive and reassuring book explores the experience of breastfeeding during pregnancy and tandem nursing after a new baby is born. Hilary Flower combines research, expert input, and dozens of personal stories to offer both practical guidance and emotional support to parents navigating this unique stage of the breastfeeding journey.
Why It’s Included:
Tandem nursing is often misunderstood — even discouraged — in mainstream care. This book validates it as a normal and nurturing option for families choosing to continue breastfeeding through pregnancy and beyond. It aligns beautifully with our commitment to natural-term breastfeeding, autonomy, and listening to both parent and child in the feeding relationship.
Who It’s For:
Ideal for parents breastfeeding an older child during a new pregnancy, or those already tandem nursing. Also useful for doulas, lactation professionals, and peer counsellors supporting families exploring this path.
Personal Notes:
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Further Reading:
– Mothering Your Nursing Toddler – Norma Jane Bumgarner
– The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding – La Leche League International
– Our article: “Tandem Feeding: When Two Children Need You at Once”
