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by Clare Byam-Cook (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Vermilion; Revised edition edition (4 May 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091906962
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091906962
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,870 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"* 'I just can't praise her enough' - Kate Winslet * 'This book should be handed out with the first contraction. Buy this book!' - Kate Beckinsale * There is so much rubbish talked to new mothers about breast-feeding...Clare takes away the old wives' tales, the nonsense and guilt, and makes the whole process work as it is meant to - Emma Freud"

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While some mothers take to breast-feeding like a duck to water, others just can't seem to get the hang of it. Clare Byam-Cook agrees that breast is best but she stresses that the most important thing is that your baby is fed - whether by the breast or bottle - and you, the mother, should feel comfortable with whatever you choose to do. This comprehensive guide has been fully revised and updated to contain all the latest information on breast-feeding your baby successfully, including: how to prepare for breast-feeding; what to expect in the early stages; how to overcome common problems; and if you can't...the first rule is you shouldn't feel a failure. Clare Byam-Cook recognises there are certain circumstances where bottle feeding is an advisable alternative. Rather than making you feel guilty if you prefer, or have to, bottle feed, she is wholly supportive and sympathetic, providing you with all the practical advice and information you need.

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars The advice is this book will convince you that you don't have enough milk, 26 Jan 2009
By mama ninie (Birmingham UK) - See all my reviews
I had this book while pregnant and discarded it within 3 months of breast feeding because the information was inaccurate, out of date, recommended needless interventions of expressing and worst of all convinced me that I had poor milk supply! What complete rubbish!!

It is completely undermining of the breastfeeding relationship - does not tell you that it is NORMAL for babies to feed ALL evening, that it is NORMAL for babies to feed much more frequently than 3-4 hourly. Recommending formula "top-ups" is the quickest way to destroy breastfeeding.

There are much better breastfeeding books out there - look at the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League or any of the NCT titles. Better still find a breastfeeding support group locally and go every week! This helped me to breastfeed for over a year (and I was one of the rare people who follow advice not to start solids until 6 months!)

Unfortunately the website wouldn't let me put 0 stars on this review because I cannot say strongly enough that you will regret buying it.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!, 15 Nov 2008
I am a trained midwife, currently practising as a maternity nurse. I like to read to keep up to date with what the women I work with are reading. I would NEVER recommend this book. It is full of inaccurate sweeping statements and not even one single reference - the whole book is solely based on what she thinks! NEVER take a book seriously if it can't be backed up with references.

The book regularly had me shouting out loud at her inaccuracies (eg re getting baby to take a bottle 'You can use the same bottle of milk for up to one-and-a-half hours, reheating it as often as is necessary to keep it at an attractive temperature for him.' - JUST NOT TRUE AND ACTUALLY POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS) and therefore had me extremely worried about ALL the advice she was giving. Some of it is so inaccurate and misleading.

Never once in this book does she suggest holding your baby or playing with your baby. It's all feed, wind, sleep. What about relationship and nurturing? I think she's missed an important point about breast feeding and the early days relationship.

Breast feeding doesn't require a text book. It requires patience, common sense, a good sense of humour and a relaxed approach. If you're really struggling see a local breast feeding counsellor (BUT even then be wary, and follow your gut and your heart, and your baby!).

The book desperately needs updating, but preferably, in my opinion needs removing from the market. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars If you want to feel bad about yourself, buy this book., 3 Dec 2008
If you're having trouble breastfeeding, reading this book is the worst you can do. Written with staggering arrogance normally reserved for organised religions this book does not allow for the fact that some people will experience a lot of pain while breastfeeding, even when you are doing it right, and will put the blame for the pain squarely on you. Not exactly what you need in that situation. I wished this book had never entered our home.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A breastfeeding lifesaver of a book!
I successfully exclusively breastfed my son for seven months but i would be the first to admit that the first 10 weeks were quite frankly hellish. Read more
Published 11 hours ago by Rose

4.0 out of 5 stars I wish I'd had it and will certainly recommend it
I struggled with breastfeeding and eventually I had to give up. I did read several articles, leaflets and books, but unfortunately not this one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Collins

5.0 out of 5 stars Buying a second copy - Still need her thoughts with 2nd baby
I bought this book after seeing Clare do a public talk, and found her non judgemental approach refreshing and reassuring. Read more
Published 1 month ago by F. Falconer

5.0 out of 5 stars what to expext when you're breastfeeding...And what if you can't?
I found this book very useful. I read it after having established brestfeeding my 4 month old daughter and wish I had read it from the beginning. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Z. Matsas

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a book for those who know that they wish to breastfeed and wish to find out how.
This book suggests that if you cannot get your baby on to a routine that there is a problem with breastfeeding and that..... formula is the answer! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Caroline Brodie

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, solved every worry I had.
I'm amazed to find such polarised opinion on this book, I found it so helpful and reassuring, and takes away the guilt and self blame of any problems that arise. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. C. M. Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars Wouldn't have got there without this book
Opinion of this book clearly depends on your experience. After more than 2 weeks, endless help from hospital staff, visits from midwives and the local breastfeeding counsellor, I... Read more
Published 3 months ago by nina

5.0 out of 5 stars The best breastfeeding book
In my opinion The best breastfeeding book. I only managed to breastfeed for 3 weeks but it is the only book that will not be guilt ridden. Very useful and higly recommanded!
Published 4 months ago by Angelique Pavan

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed!
This book was a real God-send when my baby was born. I think that it is written in a very pragmatic and realistic manner and is simple to work with. Read more
Published 10 months ago by A customer

5.0 out of 5 stars The most helpful baby book ever!!!
Just a quick review. I am soooo glad that I ignored the negative reviews of this book. We bought the book and the DVD by Clare Byam-Cook and it really helped. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. C. J. Starkey

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