New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding

THIS BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE... I RECOMMENDED TO EVERY EXPECTANT MOTHER THAT ITS THINKING ABOUT BREASTFEDDING!

This is an excellent resource. I'm not sure what the problem is with it being distributed free by pharmaceutical companies either; actually, I think it's great that people are getting this resource free. Far from discouraging breastfeeding, the pharmaceutical insdustry is helping doctors PROMOTE it. By offering the book free, pharmaceutical companies are hardly helping their own bottom line (they could simply give out free formula and not provide anything supportive of breastfeeding); quite the opposite, they are doing something that works against their bottom line. Pharmaceutical companies who sell formular even use the phrase "breast is best." The fact of the matter is, there is a place for formula since breastfeeding is not an option for everyone, and a place for companies that continually try to improve options available for such people. I guess with some people though industry simply can't win no matter what they do.

This is THE breastfeeding book to buy. As a NICU nurse, I am familiar with breastfeeding, but as a new mom, I needed some help. This book addresses the real issues that come up with breastfeeding without passing judgement or inducing guilt if your experience isn't "perfect". (Nobody's is) Also, it addresses the issues of storing milk to let you continue breastfeeding when you go back to work better than any other book I've looked at.

I read this book when I was about 7 mos pregnant w/ my son, and then looked it over as my due date approached. Because of this I was very well prepared. You will definitely want to keep it to review as you run into nursing issues though. Aside from a supportive family and patience this is the best resource you can have for successful breast feeding experience.

For new mothers considering breastfeeding, this is a wonderful book for the new moms-to be like myself. Not only does it give the basics of how to breastfeed but why your body does the amazing things it does!! It has made me feel (already) better prepared for September (my due date) and beyond. I definitely suggest this book to everyone considering to breastfeed. It will be a fantastic resource to go back and read though again and again. ALOHA!!