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A fully revised and updated edition of Dr Penny Stanway's classic breast-feeding bible: essential for all mothers of new babies.
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Doctors and other healthcare professionals agree that breastfeeding is best for your baby, and the World Health Organization, the UK Department of Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics all strongly recommend it. This bestselling breastfeeding guide, which has led hundreds of thousands of new mothers through the joys and challenges of breastfeeding, is written by a highly experienced doctor and mother of three. It has now been completely revised and updated to include plenty of new facts, as well as practical down-to-earth tips. It explains: - the benefits of breastfeeding - how breastfeeding works - how to do it successfully - how to manage problems - how to look after yourself Women instinctively know that breastfeeding is a very special way of nourishing, mothering and enjoying their babies, yet many give up sooner than they wish. The good news is that with the right information and support nearly all woman can continue to breastfeed as long as they want. This indispensable book will ensure that they can do just that.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just purchased this revised edition of this book. I have had this title on my bookshelf over 14 years (previous edition). Over these years I have breastfed all my babies (five of them!)
This book gave me the confidence to feed my first child, it enabled me to handle well meaning, but insensitive comments from family members, but above all, it completely enlightened me with regard to the true benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and baby. Everyone knows 'breast is best', but this book explains exactly why this is so. If you read this book you won't ever want to give your baby anything but breast milk.
The book also contains a useful section that covers breastfeeding when on medication etc or facing an operation for example. This is very useful as there are very few situations where breastfeeding cannot continue. It also gives reassuring information on the baby weight charts that mothers worry about so much.
To summarise, this book is very informative. It explains a lot about how breast milk is absorbed and the need for frequent feeds and so on. It is quite reassurring to breastfeeding mothers, many of whom in today's generation may not have experienced another friend or family member breastfeeding,and so may be lacking in knowledge or confidence.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I only read this book when I was past the most difficult stages of breastfeeding, about 10 weeks, and should have read it before my baby was born. It is excellent: clear and detailed. The particular section I found useful was that on increasing the milk supply, there are loads of tips which really work. As worry about milk supply is a common reason people give up breastfeeding this section is very valuable.
It's a real breastfeeding bible.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a 19 yr old single mum and am currently breasfeeding my 13 month old son.
I brought this book when my little boy was about 3 months old - namely because i was under a lot of pressure to wean. This book is absolutely brillant and provides lots of help for increasing low milk supply (a reason why many mothers stop BF) and gives practical solutions to many problems one encounters. I learnt a lot more about the health benefits for both myself and my son by breastfeeding and this armed me with more confidence to make a stand against early weaning. It also has a section for mothers returning to work.
As a result, my son was exclusively breastfed until a year old. I managed to express each day at work and the book gives lots of tips regarding milk storage.
I still read through the book every now and then - especially since there is a section devoted to feeding the "older" baby. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs more support in their decision to BF. I intend to keep it in my home for future reference.
I brought this book when my little boy was about 3 months old - namely because i was under a lot of pressure to wean. This book is absolutely brillant and provides lots of help for increasing low milk supply (a reason why many mothers stop BF) and gives practical solutions to many problems one encounters. I learnt a lot more about the health benefits for both myself and my son by breastfeeding and this armed me with more confidence to make a stand against early weaning. It also has a section for mothers returning to work.
As a result, my son was exclusively breastfed until a year old. I managed to express each day at work and the book gives lots of tips regarding milk storage.
I still read through the book every now and then - especially since there is a section devoted to feeding the "older" baby. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs more support in their decision to BF. I intend to keep it in my home for future reference.
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Good book
This book had obviously seen a lot of use in its past life but met the needs and answered many of the questions my daughter had on this subject
Published 6 months ago by Chris Cheeseman
Fabulous
This is a really really wonderful book. It was given to me while I was pregnant with my first baby. I already knew I wanted to breast feed, but after reading this book I knew I'd... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nyn
The best book on the subject
Being such an old book, there are certain aspects that you need to filter out, such as current guidelines - which have changed since writting. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Bunny
All mums to be should read this
I had this book when I had my children who are now all grown up with children of there own. I could not have managed without this book. Read more
Published on 12 May 2010 by Christine Jackson
Great Service.
This wonderful book which I gave to a relative was delivered quickly and looked great considering was an old edition from 1982!
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Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Mrs. H. Lewi
Still brilliant after all these years
This excellent book, lent to me by a friend, encouraged me to breastfeed my own two children thirty years ago, and I was delighted to be able to buy the revised version for my... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by Mme Pamela Small
Breast is Best - Book
As this is a second hand book -I knew it was not going to be in mint conditional. However, the quality was good and the arrival prompt. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2009 by Mrs. Ann H. Welsh
Approach with caution
If you're experiencing issues with breastfeeding, you may want to avoid this book, as it advocates complete submission to the baby's needs. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2008 by Berhael
Brilliant resource
This book is marvellous.
Ok some of the opinions on childcare and routine (whch is very minimal anyway) are not going to hit it right with all, but overall a really... Read more
Ok some of the opinions on childcare and routine (whch is very minimal anyway) are not going to hit it right with all, but overall a really... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2007 by W. Offord
This book kept me breastfeeding
This may not be an easy book to read through before the birth of your child due to the amount of information it contains, but it is invaluable as a reference source if you develop... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2001
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