"Latch & Learn" Breast & Body Feeding Handbook

A feeding reference you can return to as you and your baby learn together.

Breast and body feeding can involve a learning curve, and questions may come up before birth, in the early days, or weeks into your feeding journey.

The Latch & Learn: Breast & Body Feeding Handbook is a standalone digital resource designed to help expectant and new parents explore foundational feeding concepts and revisit key information as questions arise.

Created by Kieashia DeShawn of Elephant Song Doula Services, the handbook offers accessible educational material, key takeaways, and references to support continued learning.

What will you explore?

• Understanding milk supply and the supply-and-demand system
• Recognizing newborn hunger cues
• Exploring latch and feeding comfort
• Understanding the difference between nibbling and drinking
• Recognizing indicators that can help assess milk intake
• Newborn diaper output and feeding patterns
• Nutrition and milk composition
• Postpartum mental wellness and when to seek support
• Helpful references and additional resources

Why choose the handbook?

• Keep the information accessible. Revisit the material when questions come up.
• Prepare before birth. Build foundational knowledge ahead of your baby's arrival.
• Review after birth. Return to relevant topics as you learn your baby's cues.
• Prepare questions for professionals. Use what you've learned to guide conversations with your healthcare provider or lactation professional.

Who is this for?

This handbook is designed for expectant parents, new parents, and support people who want a written resource for learning about breast and body feeding.

What you'll receive

• One downloadable Breast & Body Feeding Handbook in PDF format

Please note: This educational resource does not replace individualized lactation care or medical advice. Feeding difficulties, concerns about milk intake, or concerns about your baby's health should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.

Digital product notice: This is a digital purchase. No physical item will be shipped. Your download or access instructions will be provided after purchase. Please review the product description to confirm which files and formats are included before completing your order.

Personal-use license: Your purchase is for your personal use only. You may not resell, redistribute, reproduce for commercial use, or share the purchased files publicly.

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