The Breastfeeding Answer Book [Spiral-bound]

Nancy Mohrbacher (Author), Julie Stock (Author), Edward Newton (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0912500921 | ISBN-13: 978-0912500928 | Edition: 3 Revised

Revised and updated, the Breastfeeding Answer Book is the definitive resource for those who are dedicated to helping mothers breastfeed.

Highlights of the third edition include new approaches to positioning and latch-on, information on the use of prescription and herbal medications to increase milk supply, new illustrations of breast structure and how the breast functions as reflected in the research of Dr Peter Hartmann, and information on breastfeeding in emergency situations. This guidebook, which also explores controversial issues such as vitamin D supplementation of the breastfed baby and new treatment options for damaged nipples, can be used with confidence to help mothers establish and enjoy a satisfying breastfeeding relationship with their babies.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...Provides a wealth of information on the management of breastfeeding. -- Edward R. Newton, MD

A good addition to the library of anyone who works with breastfeeding infants. -- Journal of Human Lactation

From expressing milk to infant weight gain to fertility, this book is a veritable breastfeeding bible. -- Mothering Magazine, March-April 2003

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 720 pages
• Publisher: La Leche League International; 3 Revised edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912500921
• ISBN-13: 978-0912500928
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Obstetrics & Gynecology

More About the Author

Nancy Mohrbacher is co-author of the book for parents Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mother and author of Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple, a research-based counseling guide for lactation professionals.

Nancy has been helping breastfeeding families since 1982 and lives in the Chicago area. In 2008 the International Lactation Consultant Association officially recognized Nancy's lifetime contributions to the field of lactation by awarding her the designation Fellow of the International Lactation Consultant Association.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate, yet not heavy handed December 30, 1999

By Catherine Hallberg

Format:Spiral-bound

La Leche League can sometimes have a reputation of harboring zealots, and "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" doesn't do much to dispel that reputation. This book, OTOH, is great: accurate, and very approachable. Most breastfeeding mothers won't need this book, and it is quite pricy, but if you work with mothers and babies in any capacity, it's a great book to have. (most mothers could use "So That's What they're For! Breastfeeding Basics" or "The Nursing Mother's Companion", or "The Womanly Art...") Information in this book is very straight-forward, easy to understand, very thorough and very easy to find. I like that. Most pediatricians and family practitioners could benefit from consulting this book on growth, milk supply, the hazards of giving a "relief bottle", and general ability to communicate with mothers.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative September 22, 2001

By Patricia Mejia Burke VINE™ VOICE

Format:Spiral-bound

This book has so much information, yet it's not overwhelming nor is it written in a way that a typical mom couldn't read it and understand it. My copy has been well-used! And since my dream is of becoming a Lactation Consultant, you can bet that it'll be used much more in the future.

Every medical professional involved with childbirth and babies would have a copy of this book in order to help expectant and new mothers with questions. There is too much misinformation and too many wrong answers to our needs. It's because of those wrong answers that so many moms give up on breastfeeding and fall into the "I couldn't do it" trap. That's totally unfair to them and to their babies.

And to expectant parents, yes, it's an expensive book but if you are going to be a nursing family, I would highly recommend this book to you. This book is DEFINITELY the answer book!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive, user friendly breastfeeding book. June 19, 1998

By A Customer

Format:Spiral-bound

I have an 8 month old daughter who has been solely breastfed since birth (no bottles). The benefits of this to her (and me) are innumerable but it has not been without its struggles. This book helped me through problems with let-down, biting, nutrition (for me), introducing solids, and with many other issues. I would have had a much more difficult time continuing to breastfeed as long as I have without this indispensable resource and for that I am very grateful. I only wish I had gotten it before giving birth as learning to breastfeed would have been MUCH easier.