Breastfeeding Pure & Simple [Paperback]

Gwen Gotsch (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0912500425 | ISBN-13: 978-0912500423 | Publication Date: June 1993 | Edition: 2nd printing

Offers information and inspiration that mothers need to begin breastfeeding and to continue for may months. It gives concise answers to common questions and provides practical solutins for problems mothers encouter such as avoiding sore nipples, dealing with newborn jaundice, breastfeeding after a cesarean, deciding when and how to wean, starting solids and finding time for mothers.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Gwen Gotsch began working as the reference librarian at La Leche League Internation Headquarters in 1979. Eventually she joined LLLI's publications staff where she has written and edited numerous books, articles and pamplets on breastfeeding and parenting. She has also served as editor of BREASTFEEDING ABSTRACTS, LLLI's newletters for helath professional. Married to a journalist Lon Granhke, she curretly works from home while caring for her three children. She is al ccredited La Leche League Leader --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: La Leche League Intl; 2nd printing edition (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912500425
• ISBN-13: 978-0912500423
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,864,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gwen Gotsch has written and edited numerous books, articles and pamphlets on breastfeeding and parenting and is an accredited La Leche League Leader.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Straight to the point, June 18, 2001

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Darwi Odrade "_odrade_" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Breastfeeding Pure and Simple: (Paperback)

This book is so great! It is a short, easy to read guide to breastfeeding your baby. The title tells it all, "Breastfeeding: Pure & Simple"! Great book for first time nursing mothers. Highly recommended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars answers all your questions in a simple way, February 13, 2007

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R. Erickson "LookNow" (Western US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Breastfeeding Pure and Simple: (Paperback)

I liked this book and give it out to family and friends who are expecting. It is short, easy to read and to-the-point. Accurate information. Thanks, LLLI!

5.0 out of 5 stars Information is still current. Don't let the cheesy front cover pictures fool you :), June 5, 2011

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This review is from: Breastfeeding Pure and Simple: (Paperback)

It has slightly more information than "Breastfeeding 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Nursing Your Baby" but I would recommend either one equally.