Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner’s Guide to Breastfeeding

This was a funny book about the problems every new mother faces when learning how to breastfeed, but it doesn’t offer much instruction. There is only one page of illustrations on the four different breastfeeding positions. Another page with one illustration on the proper latch. Not much help to a new mother who is trying to figure out how to get the baby to latch properly so she isn’t in so much pain. “The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers” by Newman and Pitman had many black and white photographs that I found more helpful as a new mom. A DVD would probably be even more helpful in learning the positions and proper latch.
Rating: 2 / 5

Bought this book for a friend who needs some extra support with breast-feeding her
2nd child (didn’t try with first one). She feels much more confident after reading it!
Rating: 4 / 5

My wife and I have made a habit of giving this book to expectant mothers (and fathers!). The book is written with such a reasonable attitude, as opposed to the “militant” style of some authors who have a “my way or the highway” attitude about this subject. That is what makes this such a good gift – it puts the mother at ease, and it isn’t at all like we are imposing a viewpoint on anyone. (We don’t even have kids ourselves, let alone a viewpoint!)

We seem to be in the “baby boom” years among our social circle, and so we just buy a handful at a time and grab one off the shelf to wrap up each time someone else announces a pregnancy. So far, every single recipient has been really grateful. One mother told us it was the first baby book that put her at ease, rather than causing more anxiety.
Rating: 5 / 5

Mama Knows Breast was given to me as a gift when I first got pregnant and it has been by far the best new parent book I have read to date. Being pregnant with my first I always expected to breastfeed but didn’t know anything about the trials and tribulations and overall what to expect. This book is written in a fun, informative, non judgmental way. Unlike 99. 9% of the other new parent books I have read this book didn’t create a severe panic attack in me but helped me feel more prepared, confident, excited, and open minded! I have since given this book to other pregnant friends but refuse to lend out my copy (I know I will need it as a reference when my little girl arrives next month).
Rating: 5 / 5

Andi Silverman’s book is a fun and fact-filled breastfeeding primer featuring quick tips and realistic advice. It includes the practical aspects of fitting breastfeeding into your life (such as “operating instructions,” different nursing positions, potential problems and solutions), together with easy-to-read chapters and answers to every possible lactation-learner question. An added bonus is this book’s sturdy yet useful size – just right for one hand while the other is busy with baby!!
Rating: 5 / 5