Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.33
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Little, Brown and Company
Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2000-03-02
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Studio: Little, Brown and Company

"How would you like to give your baby a gift that could raise his IQ by 10 points; cut medical bills; make your baby's eyes, heart, intestines, and nearly every other organ work better; reduce the risk of life-shortening, debilitating diseases, such as diabetes; and help your baby avoid many of the common complaints of infancy, such as ear infections, tummy upsets, even diaper rash? Whats the magic gift that can do all these things? Your milk!.... Breastfeeding will make it easier to care for your baby, and it will make it easier for you to know and understand your baby. It will affect the way you listen to your child, the way you communicate, the way you respond for many years to come....In the early days of learning to breastfeed, there may be times when you feel like tossing in the nursing bra and reaching for a bottle. You may be tempted to believe those advisers who suggest that formula feeding is easier, or just as good. Or, you may worry that you're "not the type" of mother who succeeds at breastfeeding. Yet, when you remember how breastfeeding benefits your baby, your family, and yourself, you will find the determination you need to overcome any obstacles and master the womanly art of breastfeeding. From America's foremost baby and childcare experts--the new breastfeeding biblefor nursing mothers. In recent years there has been a tremendous resurgence of interest in breastfeeding as American women have discovered its unparalleled benefits to both mother and child. Yet first-time mothers often lack the support and the knowledge they need to breastfeed successfully. And books on breastfeeding frequently fail to address the practical challenges that confront many women (especially women who work outside the home)when they choose to breastfeed. For today's nursing mothers, The Breastfeeding Book is a godsend--with comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on: how to get started, with illustrated tips for getting your baby latched on properly
increasing your milk supply
making nurturing more comfortable
breastfeeding in absentia
pumps and the new technology associated with breastfeeding
making sure your nursing baby gets the proper nutrition
breast milk vs. formula
breastfeeding and fertility
nutrition and fitness while breastfeeding
nighttime breastfeeding
the father's role in breastfeeding
and much more

Taking a realistic, contemporary approach, the Searses bring an age-old practice completely up to date. Their encyclopedic guide to the art and science of breastfeeding enables all women to experience and enjoy one of natures most rewarding relationships."

Customer Rating:
Summary: I LOVE this book!
Comment: I am pregnant, expecting my first child, and I really want to breastfeed. This book helped me to realize that almost anyone who wants to, can! It tells you what to do with any kind of breastfeeding difficulty and reassures you that there are a lot of resources nearby when you need help. I am now confident that I'll be able to do it, and I've been recommending it to all of my pregnant friends who want to breastfeed.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Make sure you pick the right breastfeeding guide!
Comment: The Breastfeeding Book is another helpful and evidence-based guide from the Sears Family. Here, Martha Sears, RN, takes the lead as the nursing mother of 8 children, and warmly explains all the ins and outs of breastfeeding. It of course outlines the benefits of breastfeeding and the risks of not breastfeeding your baby, which are extremely compelling. But, it also provides the practical aspects of getting the job done, whether you are lucky enough to have smooth sailing, or whether you find yourself facing some bumps in the road.

For anyone considering breastfeeding her baby, this book is a must-have. You may wonder why it would be necessary to stock up on textbooks to assist with what is supposed to be a natural process. True, breastfeeding is the natural next step in the progression of female reproduction. Your body has been gearing up since conception to feed your baby the way women have for millennia.

However, the mechanics of breastfeeding are a lost art that should have been taught and nurtured in today's mothers by the women who came before them. We have not been surrounded on a daily basis by nursing mothers in our modern culture, which is a tragedy and a shame. Babies die due to lack of breastfeeding, even when their mothers have tried with all their might to make it happen.

There are other causes of breastfeeding problems, which come down to a deficiency in understanding, connecting to, and living the way nature intended. To learn more about producing superior health in your baby, as well as fostering a strong relationship with him even prior to conception, read Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6) by Rami Nagel.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent and worth having on its own...
Comment: Keep this reference book handy while you log all those early days continuous nursing and you will absolutely learn some things you need to know. I was able to cure my painful latch on problems and my sore nipples using the advice in this book. I did not realize how interconnected the whole system really is and had received amazingly bad advice from friends, family and even a pediatrician. My baby's bad latch made my nipples so sore that I was ending feedings early (cause it hurt). Because she was not getting the creamier hindmilk, she was not gaining weight fast enough in weeks 1 and 2 for my old-school pediatrician who threatened me with prescribed supplementation. Don't worry, I followed the advice in this book and the baby started to gain, the pain went away AND I found a more clever, BF-friendly pediatrician (very important). Perhaps the best thing about Sears' books is that they never ask you to ignore your instincts. They calmly encourage you to follow them and that is truly some sage advice. Yes, much of this info occurs in the baby book but that is a huge tome and hard to read one-handed while feeding. I am not a full-bore AP-style parent but even so, the vast majority of the tips in this book were useful to me. Highly recommended.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Breast is best
Comment: I love all of Dr. Sears books and this one is no different. Reading and understanding is important if you want to breastfeed. There really is so much joy and pride for giving your baby the best only you can give him/her. This book really helps you understand the basics, benefits, different feeding positions, reasons to breastfeed and continue to breastfeed among many other things.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Get The Baby Book instead
Comment: After buying this book, I learned a little secret about the Sears' line of books. If you start buying the entire collection, you will find a lot of crossover material! This book on its own is a good resource. There is nothing wrong with it. HOWEVER, I HIGHLY recommend getting Sears' The Baby Book instead. You will find almost everything you need about breastfeeding within this book PLUS a lot of other useful information about baby's first year. In my opinion, it is a much better investment. If you want a book just on breastfeeding, I recommend La Leche League's The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. I took this book with me to the hospital and referred to it often. There was even a section on jaundice, which I didn't even know I would need until the doctor and nurses started talking about my child's bilirubin count. I was able to feel much more confident in my discussions with them after reading that section. I still refer to it as time goes on and breastfeeding questions arise (my child is now five months old).
Also, Dr. Sears is not apologetic about his belief in the attachment parenting style of raising children. After reading some reviews, I am guessing that is where the "be prepared for guilt" comments come in. There are many differing views on parenting styles. This one focuses on AP. I don't know a mother yet who can't find guilt about something. I try to focus on learning the different styles and using what works for us. Just my two cents about that! Happy breastfeeding!

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