Bestfeeding: How to Breastfeed Your Baby [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2004

For more than a decade, BESTFEEDING has been recognized by midwives, doctors, and nursing mothers as the definitive word on breastfeeding. The culmination of 60-plus years of hands-on experience from three dedicated and internationally respected authors, this newly updated classic blends academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical skills to educate first-time and experienced mothers alike. Mothers will find precisely the information they need to help their babies grow and thrive-physically and emotionally-as a result of breastfeeding. The book answers all questions a new mother may have, and it is fully illustrated with dozens of helpful photos and drawings that demonstrate all the dos and don'¬?ts of breastfeeding. In addition to the basics, mothers will find tried-and-true solutions to both common and more unusual problems, as well as remedies for babies with special needs. With its sensitive and informed advice, BESTFEEDING is a supportive reminder of what women have always known: that breastfeeding is, quite simply, the best way to nourish a baby. 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.

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

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (June 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587611953
• ISBN-13: 978-1587611957
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,989 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.