The Nursing Mother's Companion

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Summary: excellent resource for women told they can't breastfeed
Review: I love this book--it helped me during the first two weeks of of my baby's life when I was told by my pediatrician that I was not going to be able to breastfeed. This book not only proved him wrong, it reassured me that my child could thrive without supplement and taught me to ignore well-intentioned but wrong advice. Huggins presents her material in a practical, down-to-earth way and in the early hours of the morning when nothing seems to be going well, this book can be a lifesaver.

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Summary: MUST HAVE!!!
Review: My baby was almost five months old before I got this book and I was wishing I had it from the beginning! I had already read two other popular breastfeeding books and found them interesting, but this one had the most practical, how-to information. Any new or expecting mom planning to breastfeed needs to read this book.

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Summary: excellent easy-to-follow guide to breastfeeding
Review: This book has a well-organized simple format which makes it easy to look up various topics. The information is presented in a reassuring manner which is encouraging to first-time breastfeeding mothers. This book was recommended by my physician and corresponded well with the information I was given by my health care providers.

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Summary: THE BEST!!!!!!!!
Review: This book was my "bible" of breastfeeding. I truly don't think I would've made it if I hadn't had this resource by my side 24 hours a day. My daughter is 2 1/2 now and I buy this book for all my friends who plan on breastfeeding!

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Summary: This book kept me going the first couple of weeks.
Review: This book had a great format with survival tips for the rough early weeks. I found it to be very, very helpful.

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Summary: Must Read
Review: I read this book before my baby was born--and I've probably reread it about 12 times since he's been born--and he's only 8 weeks old! A fabulous resource-broken down into easily digestible chunks/categories. You will find answers to your most basic questions--as well as questions about more mysterious aspects of breastfeeding,i.e. "what are these green stools he's been producing?". Even if you have a lactation consultant at your disposal--I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: A true Companion!
Review: Well organized and concise. Best part is the list of medications and their effect on breastmilk, although it could be more exhaustive.

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Summary: Outstanding resource!!
Review: This book was such a help during the first painful month of breastfeeding. A must if you want to succeed. Covered first days, months, returning to work and weaning.

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Summary: WHAT A FIND
Review: I found the nursing mothers companion book at a yard sale when I was 2 mo. with 2nd, 12 yrs between the 2. It was the best bargin I ever found. It's great. At 17 mo. and still nursing I wouldn't be without it! I'm expecting #3 and DR. said no nursing. Thank God I have this book it says as long as no problems in preg. it's ok to continue nursing!

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Summary: A must for breastfeeding mothers
Review: I enjoyed reading The Nursing Mothers Companion, topics are easy to find and offer somewhat good advice. However I do feel that Kathleen Huggins offers supplementing as a solution too often.