Nursing Your Baby : Revised

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Summary: Inspirational! Why and how you should breastfeed
Review: I read this while nursing my two year old and still found it to be inspirational. Discusses why breastfeeding is best- 'way beyond the formula company's required pablum- and the very real risks of denying a child breastmilk and giving formula. Discusses the history of feeding infants, the history of weight charts for assessing growth, and the pitfalls that hospitals often inflict on mothers who intend to breastfeed. Gives great insight into such created feeding problems as "insufficient milk syndrome" and points out that most of those cases are due to inadequate letdown. And points out how to get beyond such nightmares. I really loved this book and was sad when I finished

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Summary: A Second Generation Reader of "Nursing Your Baby"
Review: My mother used the first edition of this book to learn how to breastfeed me. When I became pregnant, she found this book for me. It is clear and easy to read. The first half tells all the why's, and clearly supports their arguements. The second half is the how's. With this book I have been able to overcome all the difficulties I encountered while learning how to nurse my son. I have refered to it time and time again to answer all the questions that keep popping up. The only thing I wish it had was photos.

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Summary: full of facts and help
Review: This book isn't sweet. It isn't cute. And the font isn't easiest on the eyes. But it's full of facts and help - information I haven't found in any of the other breastfeeding books. The information is given straightforwardly (although certainly biased in favor of breastfeeding - although that's what the books' about, isn't it?), with a great deal of scientific research included. If you're in the market for a non-sentimental informationally based book, this is the one for you. The book also includes practical tips for breastfeeding - how to increase milk supply, use a pump, etc. - all found in other books, but without the sentimental goop that's often found in other books. I would have rated this book higher, but the size of the book (small paperback) and the font doesn't make for the best reading experience.

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Summary: The BEST book for new or experienced nursing mothers!
Review: This is THE Best book for nursing mothers! I've nursed 6 children and Karen Pryor's book kept me from quitting the first time by helping me know what to expect. This book guided and supported me through the difficult 1st time. I've purchased a lot of pregnancy/nursing etc. books - this is one of the best. I recommend it to new mothers!

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Summary: Excellent reference and guide
Review: What a great book! I initially read the book during pregnancy and have went back to it coutless times since.It has been an educational and supportive tool for nursing.I have recommended Nursing Your Baby to many others as a source for breastfeeding.

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Summary: My nursing bible
Review: When I had my daughter in 1971, I think I would have failed at breastfeeding if a friend had not given me this book. I successfully nursed six children with its help. Now that 1971 little girl is expecting her first baby--her mom's sending her a copy of "my brestfeeding bible"--Ms Pryer's book.