The Breastfeeding Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know [Hardcover]

M. Sara Rosenthal (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1995

The Breastfeeding Sourcebook provides women with the information they need to understand all aspects of breastfeeding and to make it a rewarding and enriching experience for both mother and child.'

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Editorial Reviews

Review

From health problems involving mothers and newborns to breast care, The Breastfeeding Sourcebook covers all the basics any mother will need to know about breastfeeding processes. There are plenty of generic health tips for post-pregnancy care as well as the breastfeeding specifics, making this an excellent sourcebook for all parents. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Hardcover: 295 pages
• Publisher: Lowell House (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565653424
• ISBN-13: 978-1565653429
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,413,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Stop to Learn it All, February 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Breastfeeding Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know (Paperback)

As a first-time mom, I wanted one book that covered all the issues regarding breastfeeding, and this one does it perfectly. Written by a doctor, it's well organized and comprehensive (without being boring). Just skip the chapters that don't apply to you. Topics covered include: ALL of the emotional and health issues, for the baby and for you; the biology of the breast (yes, there is such a thing); weaning the baby; laws governing the workplace; general information about the different types of breast pumps; equipment you do and don't need; and a list of resources for more information. I highly recommend this book to anybody contemplating breastfeeding.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book before your baby is born!, May 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Breastfeeding Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know (Paperback)

I read this entire book while on pregnancy-related bed rest, and I know it directly contributed to my success in breastfeeding my son.

There is an ENTIRE chapter devoted to the first week of breastfeeding, an explanation of why so many new mothers find the natural art of breastfeeding so difficult and information on maintaining a good supply of milk.

The information on expressing and storing of milk is excellent. I work full-time and my eight month old has only had breastmilk (no formula supplements). Based on advice in the book, I built a nice supply of frozen milk before returning to work. I also opted for a more expensive pump -- which has saved me the cost of formula and allowed me to provide my baby with the best food available.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but not the best book on nursing, July 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Breastfeeding Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know (Paperback)

I have used this book for three months, since the birth of my daughter, and it does have useful information. But the tone is quite strident, and there are better books available. My favorite is The Nursing Mother's Companion, by Kathleen Huggins.