Nancy Mohrbacher

While I always keep my copies of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and The Breastfeeding Answer Book handy, this is so far my favorite basic lay-person's book on the normal course of breastfeeding. The author is to-the-point and provides enough information for readers to make their own informed decisions about breastfeeding and managing common breastfeeding challenges. If only the text had an index! Although the text itself is direct and straightforward, it can be aggravating to flip pages in show more search of that one paragraph you know you remember seeing, but can't find again. show less

Very informative but almost so much so that I think I'll find it hard to go back and reference when I need to. I found myself highlighting and bookmarking huge sections and wishing it was organized more as a reference guide so it would be easier to come back to these sections in the future. Overall a great, extensive overview of breastfeeding with tons of advice and historical/scientific data.

Revised and updated, the Breastfeeding Answer Book is the definitive resource for those who are dedicated to helping mothers breastfeed. Highlights of the third edition include new approaches to positioning and latch-on, information on the use of prescription and herbal medications to increase milk supply, new illustrations of breast structure and how the breast functions as reflected in the research of Dr Peter Hartmann, and information on breastfeeding in emergency situations. This show more guidebook, which also explores controversial issues such as vitamin D supplementation of the breastfed baby and new treatment options for damaged nipples, can be used with confidence to help mothers establish and enjoy a satisfying breastfeeding relationship with their babies. show less

A great book about breastfeeding; loads of good advice and support.