One of the best things a woman can do when pregnant and planning to breastfeed their baby is read breastfeeding books. Many of these will teach correct technique and positioning, and if a mom can get those right from the get-go, she can avoid most of the challenges moms face while nursing. Breastfeeding books also [...]

The Breastfeeding Cafe: Mothers Share the Joys, Challenges, and Secrets of Nursing The Breastfeeding Café book is a compilation of stories experienced by nursing mothers. The author, Barbara L Behrmann, holds a Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University, specializing in women’s health and work and family issues. She, a mother who experienced first hand breastfeeding [...]

Mother’s Milk: Breastfeeding Controversies in American Culture Where to buy: www.amazon.com Bernice Hausman, the author of the book “Mother’s Milk: Breastfeeding Controversies in American Culture” is a Professor of English at Virginia Tech. The book is a well written and excellently researched review of the breastfeeding culture and history in the US. The author draws [...]