The U.S. Edition
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Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding is the latest jewel from Ina May Gaskin, the Queen of Modern Midwifery. In her trademark no-nonsense style, Gaskin teaches the basics—how to hold your baby and facilitate a good latch—and offers solutions to a slew of breastfeeding problems, from thrush to tongue-tied infants. In addition, there are sections on nursing multiples, working outside the home, and even how to handle what she calls “nipplephobia”—evidence of our society’s disapproval of public breastfeeding. (Bantam Books, October 2009). —Mothering
Ina May Gaskin has done it again. Full of information and insight, this page-turner of a book is a must-read. What a great baby shower gift! The book covers everything from the basics of breastfeeding to sleeping arrangements, to nursing twins, to what to do when babies get sick, to weaning, to eradicating nipplephobia and creating a breastfeeding culture. The appendices and resources at the end are also extremely helpful. —Amazon Review
Is this like all the other ‘Breastfeeding Guides’? Definitely not! I wanted to be impressed that the latest and greatest research was included such as ‘Biological Nurturing’ and it was. The book is so well written it’s like having Ina May right there beside you every step of the way helping you learn the skills of breastfeeding and dealing with societies un-baby-friendly views about breastfeeding. Can’t think of anything that hasn’t been not only covered but solutions offered. —Amazon Review
I think that by far the strongest point of this book is the political message—that all women have a right to breastfeed and all babies have a right to drink breast milk. I loved the section towards the end that dealt with nipplephobia and breastfeeding in public. I think any pregnant or new mum reading this and struggling with the idea of breastfeeding away from home would find this very empowering. Written with Ina May’s down-to-earth and no-fuss style and humour, it was very easy to read. I read this pregant with my second child and would definitely recommend this book to anyone expecting a baby! —Amazon Review
