The Nursing Mother's Companion

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Summary: A Lifesaver!
Review: A friend recommended this book and I dutifully read it while pregnant to learn about breastfeeding. I brought it with me to the hospital (yes, giving birth in Japan) and I referred to it several times each day. When our baby lost more than 10% of her birth weight in two days, I checked the charts and recommendations in the book before allowing the hospital to give us a bottle supplement for the baby. Their recommended amount was exactly what the book said, which made us feel much better about what we were doing. 4 months have passed and we are still exclusively breastfeeding (with the exception of those 2 supplemental bottles in the hospital) and the book has been my constant companion through plugged ducts and breast and nipple pain, as well as the success and joy of nursing. I recommend this book to all of my pregnant and nursing friends.

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Summary: Great reference book
Review: This is an excellent book for all nursing mothers.I found it especially comforting and reassuring during my first 6 weeks of breastfeeding. And even now 6 months later I find it to be an easy and informative resource.

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Summary: Excellent Resource
Review: An excellent reference for parents who are committed to breastfeeding for the first year. I referred to this book many times and always found suggestions and/or solutions. Very detailed!

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Summary: An excellent resource for a new or experienced mom
Review: As an anxious first-time mother I'd read many books on pregnancy and parenting, and while many of these were fine books, I'd been unable to find more detailed answers about breastfeeding. This book, however, has answered every one of my questions -- even the rather odd ones, like why the milk was green. The index is adequate but not comprehensive, so while it may take some searching to find the information you seek, the information is there and is expressed clearly. Well worth the price.

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Summary: My middle-of-the-night companion
Review: After taking two breastfeeding classes through WIC (Women, Infants and Children) and two classes ofered through my hospital - I didn't want to hear another insight on breastfeeding - everything any instructor said always contradicted the other person...I really wasn't planning on reading anything on breastfeeding, because I didn't think there was anything to it...out of all of my childcare books, every reference seemed so clinical - and boring. When my son was born via emergency cesearean on the 4th of January, I was visited by a lactation consultant in my recovery room. Though we were progressing wonderfully and he was latching on fine - I was surprised with all of the questions I suddenly had...after all, I was planning on doing this for AT LEAST 9 months...she recommended this book, I ordered it from Amazon (and it arrived quickly in pristine condition!) and it really is great. I have questions every day and we are now on week 3 of nursing. If you are pregnant (or already have a child for that matter!) and think that you might need a breastfeeding book - get this one. The layout is great and all info. very relevant and helpful.

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Summary: I owe a lot ot this book!
Review: Having received an sampling of this book in my hospital goody bag, I ordered the full copy. It was so informative, and enlightening. A lot of information is not available to new mother's on breastfeeding, and support is not always readily available. Many times new mothers give up. But this book will give you the courage to go on. It is technical, and provides answers to the most commonly asked questions, as well as information on obscure problems and drug interactions. I highly recommend this book!

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Summary: A great new mom present!
Review: One thing about breastfeeding that you can't understand until you do it is that it is a constantly evolving process. Once you think you've got it down, something new starts happening. This book guides you through all the stages with in-depth information. I found myself returning to it often over the two years I nursed by son. None of my other baby books came close to the level of knowledge and understanding this book presents. The book certainly advocates breastfeeding, but in a non-judgmental way (not suggesting that you wrap it up by six months or suggesting you're a bad mother if you do); I really appreciated this attitude.

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Summary: This One is a Must!!
Review: Recommended in two different breast feeding classes, this book is a MUST for all new breast feeding moms. Easy-to-read format, well-organized sections, and good common sense make reading this book enjoyable. The safe drug appendix is helpful and quick. Of the many breastfeeding books on the market ~ this is THE ONE you can't live without!

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Summary: An easy to read, step-by-step problem resolution guide
Review: This practical guide to nursing offers step-by-step problem solving guidelines that mothers encounter during the different stages of nursing. The drawings are very helpful, and the advice is complete, comforting, and accurate. I have referred this book to five other mothers, all who use it as their leading reference tool for nursing. INVALUABLE!

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Summary: Very Good Reference
Review: I received an abridged version of this book from the hospital. I learned so much that I had to buy the book! It is a very good reference that helped me work through several problems that I had in the early days of breastfeeding. I will recommend it to all my friends who are considering breastfeeding their babies.