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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19 of 20 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
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 2 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 13 days 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago by H. Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very useful, full of great info
I found myself referencing this book all the time during the first several months of breastfeeding my first baby. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource!
This is a great resource so far - I'm expecting in July, but wanted to learn more about breastfeeding so I could begin to mentally and physically prepare for the journey ahead. Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Loftsgard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely a great nursing companion!
I read this when expecting my third child and found a wealth of information to help us in our breast feeding journey. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mary Kasper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for FTM wanting to breastfeed.
I enjoyed it. I feel comfortable and confident that once my little one arrives I will be able to successfully breastfeed without any major problems. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Robin2hm
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