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Summary: The Nursing Mother's Companion
Review: I have had several breastfeeding books over the course of the last 10 years, but this is the only one I use. My third child is now 9 months old and continuing to nurse while making a great transition to table food (this book has excellent advice on how to make this happen!). I had a previous edition with my older 2 children--it was a lifesaver with my second. I thought I had nursing down to an art after nursing my daughter 22 months, but my older son did not "get it". I felt encouraged to hang in there with lots of ideas from the book and worked with a lactation consultant, who taught my son how to suck. He also nursed till 22 months.
I lost my old copy between children, and picked up this new version when I found out I was pregnant again, because I didn't want to be without it. The new edition is even more fantastic--I wish I had had it five years ago with my older son. I would have known we were in trouble a lot sooner and needed help.
My younger son was a great nurser from the start, partially due to advice from this book(the parts on building a good milk supply are essential to success), and I will continue to use this book until it's time to wean him.
Recently I purchased this book as a baby shower present for a first-time mom. She was really pleased and interested in the "Survival Guide" sections. I have recommended it to countless friends and strangers alike. If you aren't sure you want to breastfeed, read this book. Kathleen Huggins is not preachy; she just gives the most up-to-date info on the benefits to both baby and mom, not just in terms of physical health, but also in connecting with your baby.
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Summary: This is the BEST breastfeeding manual!
Review: ... This book got me through nursing strikes, breast infections, going back to work, traveling and pumping. It's non-judgmental and non-guilt inducing, but still very encouraging and helpful. I give it to every new mom I know.
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Summary: A Must if you plan to nurse!
Review: I am the mother of two children who were both breastfed (the second only weaned this year), and this book was my resource. Don't let any of those soft focus ads fool you into thinking breast feeding is natural and easy: getting started is a challenge! If you make it through the first week you are well on your way, and after the second week the hard part is over -- why not keep going for your child's health? The strange things you notice (lumps in my breast, white "fluff" on my nipple, etc.) are explained and remedies offered.
This book was my support when I started and beyond. It was recommended by a maternity ward nurse, and I used it whenever I had a question. My first several days were painful, but the book was reassuring. I'm so glad I persevered. The nursing experience is a godsend when you need to soothe your child; there is nothing that will calm them like you can by nursing them. And as experts will admit, we STILL don't know all the components in breast milk, and can only put the ones we know about (and can produce) in formula. Use this book and get over the hurdle of getting started and you'll be starting your baby off right and giving yourself a sweet bonding experience.
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Summary: it's great!
Review: This book provided me with most of the info that I needed before I started breastfeeding. I love the info at the back that tells us exactly which medications Mom can take while breastfeeding!
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Summary: Very Helpful and Useful!
Review: This is the only book that you need about breastfeeding. It has trouble-shooting guides and well as basic beginner information. There is a very useful index in the back that lists which drugs are safe/unsafe to take while breastfeeding. The book is informative without being preachy (like The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding) while at the same time stressing the benefits of breastfeeding. Buy this one first. You won't need to buy anything else.
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Summary: Credibility Problem
Review: I found out that the author of this book is taking money from formula companies. Apparently she works for a company that accepts formula advertisements. It's difficult to believe objective advice on breastfeeding can come from an author being paid by the formula industry. That's like the cigarette industry giving advice on quitting smoking.
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Summary: Add this to your registry if you plan to breastfeed...
Review: I'm a first time mom and went to a breastfeeding class which is how I learned about this book. I made the mistake of waiting until my son was 3 weeks before I made my husband buy it for me. It's supportive tone and easy to read format helped me a great deal. At first I did not find breastfeeding easy at all but this book encouraged and helped me out so many times that my son is 6 months already and I'm still at it (although he's supplementing now). And I'm glad I did. Also, it didn't make me afraid of supplementing-whatever others tell you, babies do not forget to breastfeed because breastmilk is sweeter than formula and they will always prefer it over the latter. I have read this book over and over and still refer to it from time to time. I wish I had asked for this in my registry because it would've been good to read it during the last weeks of my pregnancy. I agree breastfeeding is not for everyone and IT IS A LABOR OF LOVE but once you and your baby master it (read the book!) you'll be glad you did.
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Summary: A great gift for a future nursing mother
Review: I especially like the way that the chapters are organized to match your babies development and common issues that occur at each stage. I found lots of good information in this book and highly recommend it.
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Summary: Much better than "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding"....
Review: ....because it doesn't contain attachment parenting nonsense that is nonessential to breastfeeding. Don't be intimidated by LLL (...). Breastfeed! (Oh, and I happen to BE a member of LLL but understand how women are driven away!)
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Summary: Great book for working mothers who want to continue nursing.
Review: Although I was nursing my second baby (after 8 years!), I needed something to read to reassure myself and especially my husband. This book includes a chapter for the breastfeeding mother's partner, and it eased many tensions for him. I have been back at work for over two months, and am happy to say that my son has had nothing but human milk since birth. This book taught me how to keep up my supply after going back to work--it also provides a few arguments in case any co-workers say that it isn't fair for you to take a 15-minute pumping break, or if your boss isn't supportive of your choice to continue to breast feed after returning to work. This book is TRULY a companion to any woman who wants to breastfeed her children.
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