Nursing For New Mothers

For many firsttime mothers, choosing to breastfeed, with all of its benefits and challenges, can prove overwhelming. A helpful new book "Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner's Guide to Breastfeeding (Quirk, $14.95, 160 pa ges), written by Andi Silverman, offers a refreshing and realistic perspective on what to expect while nursing.

Ms. Silverman details the ups and downs of breastfeeding, and includes an extensive chapter on the mechanics of the process. The guide also outlines contemporary views of nursing and how the etiquette has changed in recent years. With a chapter on how your spouse or partner can help, it is a must read for any new mother. For more information, go to mamaknowsbreast.com, and go to amazon.com to purchase.

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