Breast-feeding is a wonderful thing. However, please do not let 1 book become your sole reference (or make you cry for that matter) for what is potentially 1 of the most important decisions during your child's life.
Please read other references. Please consultant your doctor, nurse or lactation consultant (who generally offer free advice), and other women who have breastfed successfully.
Pro's:Overall Content Good General Problem Solving are Good
Con's:Everything in this book can be found in "The Baby Book" by Martha Sears R.N., William Sears M.D. Problems can better be resolved by doctor, nurse/lactation consultant (I also suggest reading: "The Nursing Mother's Problem Solver" by Claire Martin) I have battled with:1. Jaundice when my child was first born. (I supplemented using a bottle and continued to breastfeed).2. Not feeling as though she was getting enough to eat (she seemed as if she cried none stop)3. Sleepless nights (this was resolved once I learned how to nurse at night, which wasn't easy at first because she was so tiny)4. Growth Spurts (Nursing around the clock)5. Refusing a bottle (Even though she has had 1 since birth)6. General overall tiredness (Which can reduce your supply, so ask for help around the house and relax a little)7. Returning to Work (and continuing to breastfeed, while pumping when away)
Through it all, I keep reading and asking questions. Never letting any 1 source deter me from my goal. And ultimately doing what is best for our family in any given situation.
