Mama Knows Breast [Paperback]

Andi Silverman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007

Got Milk?
 
Breastfeeding may be natural, but it isn’t always easy. Mama Knows Breast is the essential new-mom’s guide to nursing—full of friendly, frank, and reassuring advice. Here is all the information you need to get through breastfeeding’s ups and downs, including:
 
     •  How to position your baby for optimum results
     •  How to cope with unexpected leaks, ill-fitting clothes, and sleep deprivation
     •  When, where, and how to breastfeed in public
     •  How your spouse can help
     •  Anecdotes from moms who’ve experienced it all—and lived to tell about it
     •  Tips on pumping, stockpiling, weaning, and more
 
Written by journalist and mom Andi Silverman—with a foreword by pediatrician Dr. Stephanie Freilich—Mama Knows Breast provides the straight scoop on breastfeeding your baby in the real world. Think of it as your new “breast” friend.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This little guide has a pretty great sense of humor, and it manages to cover a wide variety of topics and answer really compelling questions with an easy, light-reading style that will keep even sleep-deprived new mommies turning its pages.”—Sacramento Parent Magazine

About the Author

Andi Silverman is a journalist and video producer who lives with her husband and sons in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Books (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594741654
• ISBN-13: 978-1594741654
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 7.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,217,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource that would make a thoughtful, unique gift!, August 28, 2007

By 

Kelli Oliver-George (Olathe, ks United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mama Knows Breast (Paperback)

In short, this is a quick, easy, interesting read that will make an excellent gift for a mother - new or experienced. The author has an engaging tone and a moderate, non-judgmental voice that should make any mother feel at ease, even if she ends up supplementing or not breastfeeding at all. I would feel totally comfortable giving this as a gift, without feeling pushy towards the mother.

The illustrations are quirky and the text is light and humorous. I enjoyed that because breastfeeding can be very stressful, scary and downright painful to a new mother. Per my quick Amazon searches, there simply aren't many fun, positive books regarding breastfeeding. Who wants to read a textbook if they don't have to? I'd rather have a friend holding my hand - and this book does just that by walking you through it in a reassuring and comforting manner.

Again, I think this would be a great, unique gift for a mother planning to breastfeed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ever new mother should know, September 21, 2007

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Mark Twain - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mama Knows Breast (Paperback)

Witty, but chock full of useful advice . Deals with everyday circumstances facing mothers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for nursing mothers!, August 23, 2007

By 

Renee Peterson Trudeau "career and work/life ... (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mama Knows Breast (Paperback)

Andi Silverman's new book, "Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner's Guide to Breastfeeding" mamaknowsbreast.com) is fun to read, easy to digest, attractive to look at and packed with "real life" tips, resources and "how to" information on nursing that acknowledges breastfeeding isn't always as easy as it looks. Kudos to Andi for birthing a great resource for moms! For so many mothers, myself included, nursing was not as simple as sticking our child on the breast--this wonderful resource acknowledges the realities of nursing and supports mothers emotionally and physically during this important time. I look forward to recommending it to all my Personal Renewal Group Facilitators! ReneeTrudeau.com, life balance coach and author of "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal."