Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You [Paperback]

Mary Renfrew (Author), Chloe Fisher (Author), Suzanne Arms (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

For over a decade, this classic book has served as the resource for mothers and midwives committed to breastfeeding. Through thoughtfully written text and detailed illustration, the authors cover issues ranging from how to establish breastfeeding in the early days of a child's life to how to resolve problems that may arise during breastfeeding.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Beautiful to look at and easy to read, BESTFEEDING reaffirms the joy and ease of breastfeeding when a mother has access to both information and ongoing support. A positive and helpful book. -Marian Tompson, cofounder, La Leche League International"Among the myriad 'how-to'¬? books on breastfeeding, BESTFEEDING delivers an immensely practical guide to successful nursing. This valuable reference will enable mothers to avoid problems and enjoy their experience."-Jane Morton, M.D., Stanford University Medical Center"BESTFEEDING is a virtual treasury of the collective wisdom on breastfeeding, and it is now my first choice for parents." -Marshall Klaus, M.D., author of The Doula Book --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

* An illustrated guide to the basics of breastfeeding your baby, with more than 100 photos.

* Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your baby; posture and positions; medical and dietary concerns; and causes and solutions to numerous breastfeeding problems.

* Revised and thoroughly updated with new information on feeding multiple babies and adopted babies, and a discussion of the emotional rewards of breastfeeding.

* The first two editions have sold more than 120,000 copies. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts; Revised edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890879559
• ISBN-13: 978-0890879559
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book I recommend as an educator & doula, May 21, 1999

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Suzanne (Peachtree City, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You (Paperback)

This book is wonderful because it doesn't just tell you how to breastfeed, it SHOWS you! More pictures, and better pictures, than any other breastfeeding book I've seen.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was a lifesaver when I had my first child, September 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You (Paperback)

For anyone who is expecting a child, this is the best resource I've found for information on breastfeeding. Every problem I experienced was covered here, with lots of reassurance and encouragement to keep me going during those night feedings!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fewer words, more pictures, more information, November 6, 1998

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[e-mail] (New Eagle, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You (Paperback)

Excellent! Shows a new breastfeeding mother how to position a newborn properly. Many books do a better job of explaining subjects like why breastfeed, weening, and introducing solids (like the LaLeche Bible (oops I mean manual)), but this book has pictures of how to position that little one. Breastfeeding is natural, but there are some things to do right to make the experience positive and to increase the chance of a longer nursing relationship. This book will get you, baby (and dad) off to a great start.