This accessible and authoritative guide to breastfeeding has been trusted by new parents and recommended by professionals for more than two decades. Kathleen Huggins has extensively revised and updated this 25th anniversary edition to equip nursing mothers with all the information they need to overcome difficulties and nurse their babies successfully from the first week all the way to the toddler years, or somewhere in between. Now more than ever, The Nursing Mother's Companion is an indispensable handbook for every new mother.
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Kathleen Huggins, R.N., M.S., is the author of the million-plus-copy-selling The Nursing Mother’s Companion and co-author of The Nursing Mother’s Guide to Weaning. A registered nurse, certified lactation consultant, and early childcare expert, Kathleen has over 25 years of experience working with pregnant women, new moms, and newborns. She is the owner of the maternity shop Simply Mama in San Luis Obispo, California.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By L. J. Haynes
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this book when my baby was about 6 weeks old. I wish I had had it while I was pregnant. The breastfeeding references recommended to me spent too much time preaching that one should breastfeed. I needed much less WHY since I had already determined that I would do it and much more of the HOW. This book gives the HOW in clear, straightforward language. If you run into any problems, this book gives you the steps to work through them. It also has up-to-date reviews of products like pumps.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By JenV
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I ordered this book because it was so highly recommended in our breastfeeding and childbirth preparation classes, but was not exactly thrilled to have yet another breastfeeding book to read. However, it turned out to be a very good purchase, and I would definitely recommend this book to any soon to be or new to breastfeeding parents.
Overall, I was very pleased with this purchase. This book contains lots of helpful information for the preparation of a new baby as well as understanding breastfeeding and all that it will entail. As a first time mom, I found this book very helpful in preparing me mentally for the job of breastfeeding as well as helping me understand all of the benefits that will come along with that for myself and my baby. I also think that it provides lots of helpful information for overcoming common obstacles and problem solutions. The format it is written in, is very easy to follow and very organized, yet still simple.
It provides important medical information in a way that is easy to read and understand without being too cumbersome. It also helps new parents understand what is normal, and what is cause for concern. I would recommend this book to any new parents or any parents that want a good reference manual written by the leading breastfeeding experts in the country.
Overall, I was very pleased with this purchase. This book contains lots of helpful information for the preparation of a new baby as well as understanding breastfeeding and all that it will entail. As a first time mom, I found this book very helpful in preparing me mentally for the job of breastfeeding as well as helping me understand all of the benefits that will come along with that for myself and my baby. I also think that it provides lots of helpful information for overcoming common obstacles and problem solutions. The format it is written in, is very easy to follow and very organized, yet still simple.
It provides important medical information in a way that is easy to read and understand without being too cumbersome. It also helps new parents understand what is normal, and what is cause for concern. I would recommend this book to any new parents or any parents that want a good reference manual written by the leading breastfeeding experts in the country.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Morro Kid
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The information is this book is complete and concise. Any question my wife and I could think of was in the book. The most valuable section of the book is by far the drug interactions section. Almost all over the counter and prescription drugs can be looked up to see the affects they will have on your baby as well as how much of the drug will be passed to your baby through the breast milk.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Size 5 Woman
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A lot of this book covers areas before your pregnancy and why breastfeeding is good which for someone who has already had the baby and decided to breastfeed most of the book is not needed. I wish it gave more specifics on when to pump and how often, etc.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By animal lover
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I checked out several books on breastfeeding from my library and Le Leche League chapter. This one is by far the best. It was the only one I bought for myself after returning the loaners. After breastfeeding for four months, I still find myself referring back to it for random questions and always get answers. I just loaned it to another new mom after I thought I was "done" with it, and I am finding myself already wanting my reference book back! A definite must-have for new moms.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Melanie C
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I got this book because it was recommended to me by the lactation consultant at the hospital, and it has been very helpful to me. It is broken down into stages of breast feeding and addresses many problems that come with nursing your baby, and the steps to deal with these situations. A real help when you are trouble shooting a nursing situation. It also gives reviews of pumps and would be very helpful when choosing a pump, which I wish I had seen before I purchased my pump. Over all I have recommended this book to several friends that are considering breast feeding, and still reference it sometimes now that I'm in a different stage of nursing with an 8 month old.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have successfully breastfed all four of my children with the help of this book. Each infant is different and though one may take to breastfeeding like a champ the next child may struggle and struggle. This was my experience as my first son came from the womb knowing just what to do where as my second son took six weeks to finally get it down. I owned both the La Leche breastfeeding book and this book and I sent the La Leche book to the Goodwill. The Nursing Mother's Companion is so well organized that a tired, frustrated, exhausted, and worried new mother can easily find the information she needs to successfully breastfeed. The illustrations are helpful and clear. In addition to the longer chapters covering each stage there are short condensed survival guides for the many different stages of breastfeeding making this book a cinch to navigate when you need a quick answer! There is a reason that this book has stuck around for 25 years!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By S. Page
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This is a great book for new mothers because it takes you from day 1 through the entire time you will be nursing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Practicle and complete.
This is the book I recommend in my Breastfeeding Class. Good useful information on latching, including the "new" Laid-back position that I teach new mothers. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Bonita Yagiela
5.0 out of 5 stars
I am so happy I bought this!
My family doctor's nurse told me about this book & I am so thankful that she did. I LOVE it!!! It is so informative & not just a great read after having your child. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Breastfeeding Guide
I loved this book as a prep guide to breastfeeding when I was pregnant and a great manual once I had my baby girl. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Julie Hufnagel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Guide
Wonderful, all informative book for new mothers, their partners, or professionals, alike. Recommended reading choice on the book list for those seeking doula certification.
Published 17 days ago by T.Hess
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great help!
This was the only book I had my first time nursing and it helped me nurse my little one for 2 years. So much great info. Read it while pregnant and refer back to it along the way.
Published 29 days ago by Rease Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars
just what I needed!
I read this book during pregnancy because I knew NOTHING about breastfeeding. I am SO thankful that I read this. Everything I learned in this book I actually used. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Beth Strahan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great information that is easy to find
This book has really great information about breastfeeding. Most importantly, the information is really easy to fine with the "survival guides" for each stage of breastfeeding. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Allison
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great read!!
Very informative book! I will be suggesting this to all my friends that are pregnant in the future!! I am going to reference this book once my child is born!
Published 3 months ago by K. Downing
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful
I used this book throughout my breastfeeding adventures. Seems like as I came across an issue I could use this book to help me understand what was going on, and what resources I... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Angela Cherland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
I ended up exclusively pumping because my baby just wouldn't latch on, but I read this book cover to cover before I had him and it has critical information for all mothers who are... Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. Kim
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