Breastfeeding, Autism & ADHD
Breastfeeding, Autism & ADHD: Understanding extra support needs and positives for the Autistic or ADHD breastfeeding mother, parent and child
Emily Lunny's new book is an easy to read summary of the positives and challenges of breastfeeding for autistic and ADHD women and people, and those breastfeeding an autistic child. The book is super accessible to ND people (and anyone else interested in breastfeeding and neurodiversity).
Emily Lunny is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), autistic mother and mother to autistic children. She has specialised for many years in supporting parents to breastfeed their autistic children, also regularly speaking and writing on the topic of autism in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
SKU: 4511
Author: Emily Lunny
Size: 15.24 x 0.71 x 22.86 cm
112 pages
ISBN: 979-8303134461
Publisher: Independently published
2025
200g
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"This is an easily accessible book that I think will be enjoyed and valuable to any breastfeeding mother, regardless of whether they are neurodivergent or neurotypical, as well as for anyone working in a supporting role for breastfeeding parents. Emily's book is full of useful and practical everyday ideas to help navigate healthcare professionals and medical / birthing settings, the challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and transitioning onto solid foods as well as what Emily Lunny terms 'breastparenting' (our treasured parenting through breastfeeding)."
"The second half looks at what it can be like to breastfeed an autistic child. I found this section fascinating as, like many other mothers in this situation, I breastfed an autistic infant for 3 years, never actually knowing at the time that she was neurodivergent."
"The short, clearly titled and bullet pointed chapters are all written in straightforward, everyday language and make it very easy to dip in and out of. This was great for people who find it a challenge to concentrate or focus on reading for longer periods of time, whether that's through neurodiversity or simply sleep deprivation."
I wish I had been able to read this book 11 years ago as I think I could have gained more of an insight into what was going on for my daughter long before I even knew that something was."