Product ReviewsThe Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins (2005, Trade Paperback, Anniversary)

Excellent resource for new moms!!!

I love the way this book explains everything clearly about breastfeeding. It starts with the basics in the first weeks to months of having a newborn and gives great information for continuing to nurse through the later months and returning to work. This book explains problem solving for colicky babies, nightwaking, nipple confusion, and more. The book is organized so the reader can easily find their topic of interest. I would recommend this book to new moms or even as a refresher for those who haven't breastfeed in a while. I know that I will keep this book handy. It has given me the confidence to continue nursing after I return to work.Read full review...

The Nursing Mother's Companion

I love this book. It is a great reference and guide for anyone considering or in the midst of breatfeeding. It is broken into sections according to the baby's age for quick retrieval of information with helpful review guides at the end of each chapter. To read it from cover to cover, it felt quite repetative, but knowing that I will not miss anything by going to the chapter designated by my baby's age is more than reassuring. This would be a great resource for any mother considering breastfeeding, whether they plan to do it for 3 weeks or 3 years. I really learned a lot, even though I didn't read it until after I had nursed both of my babies for 1+ years each.Read full review...

The Nursing Mother's Companion, nuff said

I nursed both of my children each for two year I used this book probably once a month each time. Full of accuate information about nursing, but not pushy about it, doesn't poo poo the use of formula like some books. Very convenient drug index that lets you know the affects on breast milk of drugs from cold meds to crack. Also has phone numbers where you can get information if you can't find it in the book. If you or anyone you know is nursing, get this book!Read full review...

Best book I read on brestfeeding!

The Nursing Mother's Companion has great chapters to read before the baby is born and is divided into sections based on your baby's age. It is a wonderful trouble shooting guide for various difficulties and problems and includes step-by-step instructions for resolving them. I have other books on nursing, but this is the one I turn to first because it has very basic and practical advice and information. Easy to read when you are short on sleep with a newborn! I am buying it for my friend who is expecting because it was such a help to me.Read full review...

The Nursing Mother's Companion

I bought this book to comfort my daughter after she had her first baby. She was not entirely comfortable with the idea of nursing. Now, the baby is 8 weeks old and mom and son are doing well...the baby is a happy spitter so the book is a great support and guide.
Grandma gives the book an A+++. Healthy baby... a delight to see. Happy Mom less stress. Beaming Dad. Result----one excellent book.Read full review...

DEFINITE MUST HAVE if you plan to nurse!

This book helped me keep going even when i wanted to stop or thought i would have to. Excellent information on breastfeeding, how it works, preparing for it, information doctors won't give you, ways to keep from supplementing, getting you through the tough first weeks, and what to do with the pain or discomfort of engorgment. I lived by this book for the first year practically of breastfeeding and have bought it for all my friends who were planning on doing the same. They all have enjoyed the book!Read full review...

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great book to have when you are pregnant/nursing

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Great for all stages of nursing

This is a wonderful book that came highly recommended to me from several friends. I love that the book explains how the nursing relationship changes over time. I referred to it over and over again throughout my son's first year. The book discusses what is "normal" and how to problem solve. This book is now my standby baby shower gift for any new to nursing moms.Read full review...

This book truly is the nursing mother's companion!

I absolutely LOVED this book. It has info for EVERY stage, preparation during pregnancy, positioning, how to help baby latch on, about expressing milk, even talks about breast pumps. Completely amazing! My only regret is having bought the book when my daughter was already 6 months.Read full review...

3rd time mom starts over

After nursing my boys for 14 and 21 months, I thought I had it all figured out, but with my daughter (now 10 weeks old) everything has been different from the beginning. I was calling my midwife nearly every day with a new question or concern until she finally suggested that I get myself a copy of this book - glad I did!Read full review...