Breastfeeding: A Parent's Guide, Ninth Edition Kindle Edition

I am an RN and CLC as well as the mother of 3 breastfeed children. I have read many books on breastfeeding designed for new parents, and Amy Spangler's book is the best one I have found. I love it for everything that it is not. It is not loaded with medical jargon or specialized information - all the things that cause mothers-to-be to fear breatsfeeding. There are far too many overly technical and long winded texts available that leave the reader feeling overwhelmed simply by the idea of nursing. The practical information Amy shares in this book is in such a gentle and encouraging tone. It is easy to read and has all of the information a family needs to become familiar with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding: A Parent's Guide is an empowering book, written from the approach that every mom can successfully nurse her baby. Not only did I personally reach for this book during my years as a nursing mom, but I teach breastfeeding classes and I share this book with every family I work with. Thank you, Amy!

This is the best reference book for any nursing mom. I have used it constantly while nursing my son. The chapters are concise and complete--something a mother up at 2am with questions and a screaming newborn needs. The drawings were very helpful in trying to figure out how to position the baby; the chapter for fathers provided a thorough explaination about their part in the breastfeeding relationship; and the chapters on milk expression and storage give exact information that a busy mom needs to read. The great part about the book is that if you only have time to read what you need, you can find it easily and get the information. It's a book that I couldn't have done without.

I read this before my son came. It had some good information and it was easy to read. I always like to know what is going on, so I enjoyed reading this before he came. I must admit that once my son was born, I didn't open it again. I had some issues with breast feeding, but I found the nurses at the hospital my biggest resource. They had tons of tricks and tips to help him latch. I also took a breast feeding class at the hospital and I found this more beneficial than the book. So in the end, it's not a bad read but actual one-on-one discussions with a lactation consultant or nurse is all you need.

I picked this up on a recommendation and while I haven't put the advice to use yet; I have read through the book and think it will be very useful. It is full of tips and guidlines on, what I imagine, is everything possible related to breastfeeding. Plus, this is the book that was handed out during my hospital-sponsored breastfeeding class, which I take as a very good sign.

I LOVE this book...read it before you deliver and bring it to the hospital. This book covers everything that you need for breastfeeding without going into far fetched, rare problems...that's when you'll need a lactation consultant anyway. Plus, there is no overkill or unnecessary information. Spangler nailed it with this book. It's the only one you'll need.My son and I are still breastfeeding 7 months later, no problems...Thanks, Amy!

answers all your questions and concerns about breastfeeding. Easy read and you can basically skim through it and grab what you need to refer back to at anytime. There are pictures and little tips as well.

I really enjoyed this book a lot. This is my second time reading the book because you always forget simple things. When I found out I was pregnant again this book was at the top of my list of things to get! I would recommend this as a gift to any expectant mother who is interested in breastfeeding her child. Breastfeeding: A Parent's Guide

Easy to read, good intro to first time bf mothers. Read before the baby arrives so you have some tips