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~ Marianne Neifert (Author) "Every expectant or new mother thinks about providing the mate necessities for her baby that we have come to associate with modern infant care, including..." (more)
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From prenatal preparation to weaning, Dr. Mom's Guide To Breastfeeding provides expectant and new parents with accurate, timely breastfeeding information. Written in the warm conversational tone that has become "Dr. Mom's" trademark, this book addresses every question a mother may have and every situation she may encounter, including tips for the working mother, and breastfeeding a baby with special needs. Featuring chapters that cover such important topics as "The Successful Initiation of Breastfeeding," "Daily Life While Breastfeeding," and "Common Problems Encountered by Breastfeeding Women," this guide is a must-have for all nursing mothers.

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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Plume (November 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0452279909
  • ISBN-13: 978-0452279902
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #179,691 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Supportive AND Realistic, October 24, 1999
For me, this is undoubtedly the best of the breastfeeding guides. It not only provides gentle (not pushy, like some others) support for your decision to breastfeed, it is beautifully written and organized. I loved the stories of the author's own experiences and the clear, practical directions. Breastfeeding is a challenging but rewarding experience. She eloquently describes the rewards while providing practical advice for the difficulties rather than ignoring or down-playing them. Thank You for all your help Dr. Neifert. I wish you could be my Doula!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Comprehensive Reference, January 26, 2002
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Covers the basics, but unlike many breastfeeding books, does not blithely assume all women are ideally equipped to breastfeed (given the proper training). This book explores areas such as insufficient supply, breast reduction and augmentation, malformed and/or lopsided breasts (hypoplastic), inverted nipples, extemely oversized or undersized breasts, and the lsit goes on.

The book also delves into methods for solving , or at least making the best of all sorts of problems or feeding situations. It provides a handy chart on what to expect in terms of new infant behaviour, and how to tell if baby is getting enough to eat.

Recommend for any woman who falls outside the "average" range of breast feeding problems, or for anyone who wants to understand the subject more deeply. Specific topics are scrupulously cross referenced. Skim the index when confronted with a particular concern. Illustrations are quite illumiunating if a bit gritty. Maybe more than you need to get started, but clearly written and very comprehensive.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Suberb advice for solving breastfeeding problems., March 31, 1999
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Although this book was written primarily for mothers, it should be required reading for any pediatric health care provider. The author is a pediatrician and a mother of five who is an internationally known expert in the field of lactation management. She writes beautifully, making the book a pleasure to read. It's a very complete reference for new breastfeeding mothers, providing accurate information about nursing a baby, with the material presented in a sensitive and accepting manner. As a health professional with many years of experience working with breastfeeding mothers, I found it to be, by far, the best book on breastfeeding that I've ever read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars best breastfeeding book I've read
I've read a few different books on breastfeeding, including the La Leche League's, but this is definitely the best. Read more
Published on March 13, 2006 by tigress

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!!!!!!!!!!!!
My son was born 7 weeks early and this book was recommended to me by the lactationist and nurse that was in the NICU/ICN. This book covers everything. Read more
Published on May 21, 2004 by Melissa L Nagel

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, well indexed, and realistic.
This book is great. When I was pregnant I received LLL's "Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" but found it to be fairly, well, preachy and unrealistic. Read more
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I have read numerous books on nursing and this is the only one I found that gives the truth about breastfeeding. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for breastfeeding moms...
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I expected.
Although this book will be wonderful to have as a reference tool (I would almost be inclined to say an ESSENTIAL reference tool) I was a little disappointed by it, in that it... Read more
Published on March 28, 2000 by Valerie

5.0 out of 5 stars Give this book to all new moms!
Obstetricians should give this book to all expecting moms! It is by far the most thorough book on breastfeeding that exists. Read more
Published on March 1, 2000 by winelibrarian

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy 1 breastfeeding guide, this is it!
This is the most thorough, helpful, & realistic guide to breastfeeding I've seen. I suffered through over 3 months of desparate attempts to nurse my daughter 2 yrs. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Informative, but too repetitive
This book does share a lot of important information on breastfeeding and resolving complications, but I found it to be too repetitive. Read more
Published on January 25, 2000 by Anita P. Janssen

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book on breastfeeding you will ever need.
Unfortunately, I found this book too late. While breast feeding is "natural", it is a learned skill and there are many things that can go wrong. Read more
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