Breastfeeding: A Parent's Guide [Paperback]

Amy Spangler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2006

A practical, step-by-step guide for today's parents-parents who wonder if breastfeeding will work in their busy lives. Friendly, personal, and honest, BREASTFEEDING, A PARENT'S GUIDE separates breastfeeding facts from myths. It answers the breastfeeding questions most often asked about breastfeeding and discusses the realities of breastfeeding for today's parents. Detailed drawings, clear instructions, and helpful advice make this the breastfeeding book parents refer to over and over again.

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About the Author

Amy Spangler earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the Ohio State University and her master's degree in maternal and child health from the University of Florida. She is a Registered Nurse as well as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Amy has served as president of the International Lactation Consultant Association and chair of the United States Breastfeeding Committee. She is a member of the Adjunct faculty at Emory University School of Nursing and the author of numerous publications. Amy currently serves as president of baby gooroo, a certified woman-owned company that develops breastfeeding education materials for parents and professionals. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband. They have two sons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Amy Spangler; 8 edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972998861
• ISBN-13: 978-0972998864
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,300,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for new and not-so-new nursing moms, April 4, 2007

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Associate Professor of Psychology (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breastfeeding: A Parent's Guide (Paperback)

Amy Spangler's (previous and now updated) book remained on my nightstand for 4 years straight, as I had 3 children in a span of 4 years. She covers all breastfeeding issues one can think of, addressing "normal" issues, as well as troubleshooting numerous different problems. I found her book to be extremely helpful for my one child where I had no nursing difficulties, as well as for my 2nd child with whom I had some nursing difficulties, and most importantly for my third child with whom I had significant nursing problems. Thanks in large part to Amy's book, I had an extremely rewarding nursing relationship with all 3 of my children. As an Associate Professor of Psychology with extensive clinical research publishing experience, I can also add that her book is very well-written and an invaluable resource for anyone embarking on nursing their baby.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a first time mom!, June 12, 2007

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E. Porter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Breastfeeding: A Parent's Guide (Paperback)

I absolutely could not have lived without this book when I was nursing my son. I read the entire book before he was born, and then used the book as a reference in the hospital and after we returned home. Frequently I would find myself supporting my son with one arm, and holding this book in the other.
This book remained on my nightstand for almost a year! I highly recommend this book for anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding their child. If you're interested in learning more from Amy Spangler - check out her website [..] - it's great, too!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource for any new mom, June 8, 2007

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A. Rivers (Navarre, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Breastfeeding: A Parent's Guide (Paperback)

It doesn't matter if you are a first time mother or if you are a mom of your third baby...you will use this book!!! There are always questions about breastfeeding and sometimes you need answers at times of the day (or night) when you can't call someone. Amy's book is perfect at these times...very easy to reference and so helpful. I love it and use it constantly!