The Nursing Mother's Companion-book!

This book was given to me by my cousin when I was pregnant with my daughter and contemplating the whole breast feeding adventure.My cousin swears by this book and refers to it as the "Breastfeeding Bible".

I did read the book while pregnant and was overwhelmed by how many issues can arise while breastfeeding. Honestly, I tossed the book aside and was going to donate it to Goodwill.

Fast forward to the day I gave birth to my daughter. She was having problems latching on and we were both getting frustrated and upset.I was feeling like a failure and she was starving. The lactation consultants tried to help and they did a little bit, but I turned back to this book.

This book offers just a plethora of information. It suggests many different ways to hold your baby while nursing.It also has a section in the back that lists medications and which ones are safe to use while nursing.There is also a section for adoptive mothers or if they want to breastfeed (I did not know this was an option!).

This book is very informative and practical.I kept the book and even referred to it after I had my youngest son.It is still sitting on my shelf so I can look at it when I have another little one. I am so glad that my cousin gave me this book.