The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning [Paperback]

William Sears M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2000

In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in breastfeeding. Yet first-time mothers often lack the support and the knowledge they need. Many of the available books fail to address the practical challenges that confront many women (especially women who work outside the home) when they choose to breastfeed. For these women, The Breastfeeding Book is a godsend -- with comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on:
-- how to get started, including tips for latching on
-- increasing your milk supply
-- breastfeeding in absentia
-- pumps and the new technology associated with breastfeeding
-- making sure your nursing baby gets the nutrition he/she needs

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...an invaluable resource..." -- Mothering, 9-10/00

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1 edition (March 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316779245
• ISBN-13: 978-0316779241
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Pediatrics

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

98 of 101 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If you plan to nurse -- you must have this book. April 28, 2000

By girl75

Format:Paperback

This is an incredible book. I read three breastfeeding books in anticipation of nursing my child. This one is by far the best of the bunch. It is informative, supportive, easy to read, and contains all the information you could ever want. It also is written in a style that is incredibly supportive of a new mom (as I was). It can be used as a reference book, but it is interesting enough that it is a great cover to cover read (I read it while nursing!) And -- if one has problems with nursing in the beginning (as I did), it gives you the support and encouragement needed to keep trying. Another friend of mine to whom I sent the book said that without it, she would have quit. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

56 of 59 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good and helpful August 10, 2001

By Danielle Haight

Format:Paperback

This was a helpful book, but if you want more information, buy "The Baby Book" by Dr. Sears. It repeats practically the whole breastfeeding book in the breastfeeding chapter. Then you get the baby info also. It isn't necessary to buy both.

60 of 64 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Godsend!!! September 9, 2000

By J. Case

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

The first few weeks of breast feeding were the hardest of my life! I wanted to sleep! I wanted my nipples not to KILL! (I had a baby who sucked Hard from minutes after birth.) This book kept me going. The scientifically proven benefits run the gammut--no stinky poops, a 10 pts higher IQ, a baby less likely to have allergies, a baby less likely to be sick (baby gets mom's antibodies) and more. After about four wks, I was fine. My baby's 10 wks now and he's never had a bottle. I thought I'd never feed in public, and now I do it everyday. (It's amazing how all your preconceptions disappear!) Great tips on what to do about discomfort. My fav. was let nipples air dry and they harden. As soon as I got this book I read and read and read. Thank you William and Martha. I can't believe they have EIGHT kids.