Breast Feeding Book, The: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child....

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Summary: Horrible book
Review: I hated this book. I didn't even read the whole thing because it was boring and I did not like the Sears views on mothers who give their babies formula. I read The Everything Breastfeeding Book and I loved it. I was never bored. My baby was in the NICU and her first night she was given bottles. The second day she was given my pumped milk in bottles and formula because my milk was not all the way in yet. My baby would not latch on when we got home so my mom bought me the Medela nipple shields to use and that is how I breast feed my baby. The Sears would call me a horrible mother because I "didn't try hard enough" but I really did all I could it just didn't work so I made it work with soem help from a nipple shield.

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Summary: Great book! Will not intimidate mothers-to-be!
Review: I have read lots of breastfeeding books and found most boring and hard to read. This book is great, easy to follow and great to read.

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Summary: GET THIS BOOK!
Review: I love the Sears' book collection. I started with The Pregnancy Book, then read the Breastfeeding Book. It was so interesting I read it in 2 days! It's fully informative and tells you everything you need to know to feel confident in breastfeeding. Now I am ordering The Baby Book.

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Summary: Recommended for every pregnant woman
Review: I purchased this book because "What To Expect" didn't answer alot of my questions regarding breastfeeding and my own OB/GYN, while supportive of the idea, simply didn't know. Dr. Sears and his wife have nursed eight children, so their book comes not only from medical knowledge but also from personal experience. The book discusses nutritional information (both what to eat and what your baby is getting from your breastmilk), 'how-to's (..latch baby on, ..continue working and nursing, ..get daddy involved), pros and cons of nursing, weaning, and formula, tips on just about everything, and most of all, offers information so that you and your partner can make intelligent, loving choices for your child. I recommend this book for every woman who is pregnant, whether you're planning to nurse or not.

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Summary: Recommended for every pregnant woman
Review: I purchased this book because "What To Expect" didn't answer alot of my questions regarding breastfeeding and my own OB/GYN, while supportive of the idea, simply didn't know. Dr. Sears and his wife have nursed eight children, so their book comes not only from medical knowledge but also from personal experience. The book discusses nutritional information (both what to eat and what your baby is getting from your breastmilk), 'how-to's (..latch baby on, ..continue working and nursing, ..get daddy involved), pros and cons of nursing, weaning, and formula, tips on just about everything, and most of all, offers information so that you and your partner can make intelligent, loving choices for your child. I recommend this book for every woman who is pregnant, whether you're planning to nurse or not.

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Summary: Not completely won over
Review: I purchased this book during my pregnancy so that I could research the option of breastfeeding. It not only helped me make my decision but I continue to use it for a reference. Any woman who is breastfeeding must have a copy on hand to answer the many questions they will have throughout their breastfeeding months. It teaches you how to recognize problems before they need medical attention. It truly helps you appreciate the wonderful bonding period you will have with your baby.

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Summary: A "Can't live without" book for every breastfeeding mother..
Review: I purchased this book during my pregnancy so that I could research the option of breastfeeding. It not only helped me make my decision but I continue to use it for a reference. Any woman who is breastfeeding must have a copy on hand to answer the many questions they will have throughout their breastfeeding months. It teaches you how to recognize problems before they need medical attention. It truly helps you appreciate the wonderful bonding period you will have with your baby.

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Summary: Good insightful and funny advice!
Review: I read this book cover to cover during my pregnancy, which helped me know what to expect when my first baby was born. After he was born, we had a difficult time getting the breastfeeding started, so I referred to it numerous times to read about engorgement, latching on, pumping, storing milk, and even weaning when the time came. I always buy this book for friends who are planning to breastfeed, since it was such an invaluable resource to me. The Sears' combine their medical experience with their personal experience to make you feel like they have been there and can offer some practical advice for many situations. I highly recommend this informative and comforting book.

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Summary: A must-have for breastfeeding moms!
Review: I read this book cover to cover during my pregnancy, which helped me know what to expect when my first baby was born. After he was born, we had a difficult time getting the breastfeeding started, so I referred to it numerous times to read about engorgement, latching on, pumping, storing milk, and even weaning when the time came. I always buy this book for friends who are planning to breastfeed, since it was such an invaluable resource to me. The Sears' combine their medical experience with their personal experience to make you feel like they have been there and can offer some practical advice for many situations. I highly recommend this informative and comforting book.

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Summary: Not for me...
Review: I respect the fact that the Sears have nursed 8 kids. I also respect the sound medical advice that is contained in the book. WHat I have a problem with is the tone of the book. I was very prepared to breastfedd. I nursed my son as soon as possible in the hospital (he was in the NICU, so we had to wait a few hours). I met with 3 latation consultants and was guided and supported by all the medical staff. I bought a Medela breast pump for returning to work and didn't own a bottle. After a week of trying to feed, my son was fussy and cried a lot. He was jaudice and not regaining his birth weight. Finally the perdiatrician told me to supplement with formula after each feed and so I did. We had no problem with nipple confusin as the book said we would. We contintued to try to breast feed him as often as every hour if he wanted. Turns out, my milk wasn't coming in and my son was not getting enough to eat. My mom got me this book in hopes that it would help me feed. What I got was the message that I was failing at breastfeeding because I didn't believe I would succeed or because I had no support or because i had introduced formula or a hundred other reasons. It was never addressed that some people just can't breast feed. I read the book and was so depressed that I cried for a week and seriously felt I was letting my son down and depriving him because I had no milk. I kept him at the breast, and even pumped in between. After three weeks, no milk. When we finnaly accepted that he was *hungry* and breast feeding wasn't working, we gave him a bottle. Within two days he was calmer, the jaundice was gone and he put all his birth weight back on. I think I did the right thing for my child. I guess I just wish that a Dr. Sears, a person who is so respected, would address the issue of attachment parenting when you can't breastfeed, because I felt as if this was no longer an option for my family since I had "failed" at breastfeeding. If you are certin that breastfeeding is an option for you, this is a good resource. But if you aren't, I would beware. Feeling guilty for using a bottle is the last thing a new parent needs in the first weeks of their childs life.