Down's Syndrome is the most common genetic abnormality in human babies.

Having a baby with Down's Syndrome can be overwhelming for any mother. Breastfeeding is very beneficial for any baby and mother and it should be the first feeding choice for a baby with Down's Syndrome. A good knowledge of how breastfeeding works will help you establish breastfeeding more easily.

This booklet contains up-to-date research and information, plus mothers' comments and stories, photos and suggestions. Included in the booklet is information about common concerns such as prematurity, positioning, attachment, use of lactation aids, sleepiness, slow weight gain and failure to thrive, hospitalisation, expressing and twins. There are also sections on adjusting to the diagnosis, dealing with advice from other people and introducing family foods, plus a selection of messages from parents who have children with Down's Syndrome.