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The Black Woman's Guide to Breastfeeding

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This "must-have" manual for anyone considering or committed to breastfeeding is recommended for mothers, friends and family members, and community organizations, hospitals, and government agencies who interact with pregnant women and new moms. Well written and easy to understand, Ms. Barber's book is a culturally relevant how-to guide that offers information, resources, and encouragement to do one of the most natural, nurturing acts between a mother and her child. Far from preachy or pushy, Ms. Barber gently gives useful tips, real-life scenarios, and even a history about breastfeeding, particularly in the African-American community. A great baby shower present!

Finally...it is about time someone wrote about breastfeeding in a way that attempts to support black women especially. Every group has its own challenges when it comes to breastfeeding. We all need to hear messages of support that are made to help us face the specific issues that arise in our communities and our families. To the reviewer that gave this book a poor review without even reading it, please go elsewhere and spend your time on something else.

When writing my book,[...] I was dismayed to see how few books there were that addressed issues Black women face when breastfeeding. There is overwhelming evidence that shows the lack of support Black women receive when it to breastfeeding. Ms. Barber's guide is timely, effective, and most of all tailored to meet the needs of the African-American community.

Keleigh Crigler Hadley

SUPER FAST service great book to read. I like that it is geared towards black women. Thanks

The last time I checked black and white women had the same difficulties with breastfeeding. The same anatomy just different color skin. Why the segregation? I think it's amazing how you always see books geared towards black's and yet I'm almost sure it would be offensive if their were more books out there geared toward only white women. Stop singling yourselves out. I promise you would be successful at breastfeeding if you bought a book that stated "A Woman's Guide to Breastfeeding".