The Nursing Mother's Problem Solver

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Summary: Fantastic even for a 3rd-time nurser ...
Review: As a third-time nursing mom I found this book to be invaluable. Its format was logical and easy to use. The research was more extensive than any other book I have read on nursing. It answered pressing questions immediately and fully. Finally I enjoyed its humor and the light approach to common challenges! Jean Kirshner

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Summary: Wealth of sources
Review: As the mother of a 35-month-old boy who still enjoys nursing, I've read several books and chapters of books devoted to nursing. I've also benefitted from the advice of well-informed La Leche League leaders. I wish, however, that Claire Martin's book, The Nursing Mother's Problem Solver, was available before I gave birth. Martin covers a large array of situations, drawing from a wide variety of excellent sources. The easy-to-use format is a blessing for weary parents of newborns and I was pleased to read so many common-sense (and fact-based) answers to questions that arise at various stages of a nursing child's life.

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Summary: Wealth of sources
Review: As the mother of a 35-month-old boy who still enjoys nursing, I've read several books and chapters of books devoted to nursing. I've also benefitted from the advice of well-informed La Leche League leaders. I wish, however, that Claire Martin's book, The Nursing Mother's Problem Solver, was available before I gave birth. Martin covers a large array of situations, drawing from a wide variety of excellent sources. The easy-to-use format is a blessing for weary parents of newborns and I was pleased to read so many common-sense (and fact-based) answers to questions that arise at various stages of a nursing child's life.

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Summary: Myths, negativity, and made-up advice
Review: Even after 18 months of nursing this book is still always within my reach. This is not a piece of "breastfeeding propaganda". The author makes no judgements and offers few opinions- she bases her material thoroughly in fact. Even though I nursed my first child, this book has proved invaluable with my second. It has seen me through early latch-on problems, colic, returning to work, pumping and storing, air travel, and countless other issues faced by breastfeeding moms. The quick-reference format is a perfect way to present the information. I wish I could give this book to every new mother.

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Summary: Every nursing mom should have this at her bedside!
Review: Even after 18 months of nursing this book is still always within my reach. This is not a piece of "breastfeeding propaganda". The author makes no judgements and offers few opinions- she bases her material thoroughly in fact. Even though I nursed my first child, this book has proved invaluable with my second. It has seen me through early latch-on problems, colic, returning to work, pumping and storing, air travel, and countless other issues faced by breastfeeding moms. The quick-reference format is a perfect way to present the information. I wish I could give this book to every new mother.

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Summary: Better than the "What to Expect When" series!
Review: Finally a book about nursing that doesn't waste time congratulating you on making the choice to nurse, but rather spends the time focusing on real questions and problems that face nursing moms! I found the book incredibly helpful even as a practiced nursing mom and wished that I had had it available when not-so-practiced. The format is easy to follow, and the content clear, concise, and REAL. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is even considering nursing.

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Summary: A terrific help
Review: Finally a book that helps nursing Moms with the questions they most want answers to. This book is an excellent resource for all Moms, and Dads, who are even considering breast-feeding. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: Other reviews
Review: Here's what Library Journal said about this book: Martin, an award-winning journalist (and a mother), and Krebs, a pediatrician who specializes in nutrition (and a mother), have come together to create a pragmatic breastfeeding guide. Its format is question-and-answer, and its organization is alphabetic. Thus, if you wonder whether it is advisable to nurse when you have the flu, you ll find the answer under Flu, Breastfeeding When You Have. Based on questions that were asked on the lactation consultant hotline at the Children s Hospital of Denver, this book addresses common issues of new mothers (e.g., latching on, sore nipples, night feedings) as well as less common situations, such as breastfeeding babies with special needs. The scope of the Q&A is wide, providing a wealth of detailed information from a modern-day perspective (e.g., see the section on Pierced Nipple ). Highly recommended for consumer health collections and for nursing mothers as a ready-reference tool. Linda M.G. Katz, Florence A. Moore Lib. of Medicine, MCP Hahnemann Univ., Philadelphia Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information

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Summary: Details helped when I was sleep deprived and couldn't think.
Review: I didn't have trouble nursing my 1st baby and my 2nd is going almost as perfectly. This book was a simple reasource to regain the memory of things I had forgotten. Not many books I have read talk a lot about women with lots of milk. It covered the unique side effects the baby will feel in this situation. Also, I knew I shouldn't get new lenses while pregnant and was planning Lasiks - I now know to put that off until after weaning.

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Summary: Details helped when I was sleep deprived and couldn't think.
Review: I didn't have trouble nursing my 1st baby and my 2nd is going almost as perfectly. This book was a simple reasource to regain the memory of things I had forgotten. Not many books I have read talk a lot about women with lots of milk. It covered the unique side effects the baby will feel in this situation. Also, I knew I shouldn't get new lenses while pregnant and was planning Lasiks - I now know to put that off until after weaning.