Product Description
"How would you like to give your baby a gift that could raise his IQ by 10 points; cut medical bills; make your baby's eyes, heart, intestines, and nearly every other organ work better; reduce the risk of life-shortening, debilitating diseases, such as diabetes; and help your baby avoid many of the common complaints of infancy, such as ear infections, tummy upsets, even diaper rash? Whats the magic gift that can do all these things? Your milk!.... Breastfeeding will make it easier to care for your baby, and it will make it easier for you to know and understand your baby. It will affect the way you listen to your child, the way you communicate, the way you respond for many years to come....In the early days of learning to breastfeed, there may be times when you feel like tossing in the nursing bra and reaching for a bottle. You may be tempted to believe those advisers who suggest that formula feeding is easier, or just as good. Or, you may worry that you're "not the type" of mother who succeeds at breastfeeding. Yet, when you remember how breastfeeding benefits your baby, your family, and yourself, you will find the determination you need to overcome any obstacles and master the womanly art of breastfeeding. From America's foremost baby and childcare experts--the new breastfeeding biblefor nursing mothers. In recent years there has been a tremendous resurgence of interest in breastfeeding as American women have discovered its unparalleled benefits to both mother and child. Yet first-time mothers often lack the support and the knowledge they need to breastfeed successfully. And books on breastfeeding frequently fail to address the practical challenges that confront many women (especially women who work outside the home)when they choose to breastfeed. For today's nursing mothers, The Breastfeeding Book is a godsend--with comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on: how to get started, with illustrated tips for getting your baby latched on properly increasing your milk supply making nurturing more comfortable breastfeeding in absentia pumps and the new technology associated with breastfeeding making sure your nursing baby gets the proper nutrition breast milk vs. formula breastfeeding and fertility nutrition and fitness while breastfeeding nighttime breastfeeding the father's role in breastfeeding and much more Taking a realistic, contemporary approach, the Searses bring an age-old practice completely up to date. Their encyclopedic guide to the art and science of breastfeeding enables all women to experience and enjoy one of natures most rewarding relationships."

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 88 reviews)

best breastfeeding book there is!! by Dana Williams

5 Stars
August 09, 2009
i bought this book with my fist baby and loved it. i breastfed for 14mo and referenced it often throughout. i buy it for all my friend and family who are having babies! you will love it

One of the best by April Gilbertson (Sherwood, OR United States)

5 Stars
June 04, 2009
Informative, supportive, and an easy read. This is one of the better breastfeeding books on the market. It covers a wide range of breastfeeding related topics and, because of the size and content layout, is one of my favorites for a quick reference. I liked mine so much I bought one as a gift for an expectant relative.

Excellent book! by Rebecca E. Bromley-trujillo

5 Stars
April 06, 2009
This book is very detailed and provides all the pertinent information you need for breastfeeding. The photos are extremely helpful and demonstrate clearly how you should position the baby. I have looked at many breastfeeding books and found this one to be the most helpful.

I LOVE this book! by Rosie

5 Stars
November 24, 2008
I am pregnant, expecting my first child, and I really want to breastfeed. This book helped me to realize that almost anyone who wants to, can! It tells you what to do with any kind of breastfeeding difficulty and reassures you that there are a lot of resources nearby when you need help. I am now confident that I'll be able to do it, and I've been recommending it to all of my pregnant friends who want to breastfeed.

Make sure you pick the right breastfeeding guide! by Mama Bean (Central Virginia)

5 Stars
November 22, 2008
The Breastfeeding Book is another helpful and evidence-based guide from the Sears Family. Here, Martha Sears, RN, takes the lead as the nursing mother of 8 children, and warmly explains all the ins and outs of breastfeeding. It of course outlines the benefits of breastfeeding and the risks of not breastfeeding your baby, which are extremely compelling. But, it also provides the practical aspects of getting the job done, whether you are lucky enough to have smooth sailing, or whether you find yourself facing some bumps in the road. For anyone considering breastfeeding her baby, this book is a must-have. You may wonder why it would be necessary to stock up on textbooks to assist with what is supposed to be a natural process. True, breastfeeding is the natural next step in the progression of female reproduction. Your body has been gearing up since conception to feed your baby the way women have for millennia. However, the mechanics of breastfeeding are a lost art that should have been taught and nurtured in today's mothers by the women who came before them. We have not been surrounded on a daily basis by nursing mothers in our modern culture, which is a tragedy and a shame. Babies die due to lack of breastfeeding, even when their mothers have tried with all their might to make it happen. There are other causes of breastfeeding problems, which come down to a deficiency in understanding, connecting to, and living the way nature intended. To learn more about producing superior health in your baby, as well as fostering a strong relationship with him even prior to conception, read Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6) by Rami Nagel.

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