Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #790566 in Books
• Published on: 1998-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Synopsis
So That''s What They''re For. offers a practic al, light-hearted guide to breastfeeding. The author, Janet Tamaro, is a certified lactation educator, and is the mother of two young daughters. '

From the Author
I always knew they were good for SOMETHING!
The SO THAT'S WHAT THEY'RE FOR! you can now order is the updated second edition. I've integrated all of the newest information on breastfeeding, plus baby Julia gets to be included! Your baby thanks you for the effort and time you put in learning to breastfeed him/her. I am honored to have been a small part of the most loving thing you can do as the mother of a small baby. Thanks for your comments.

Customer Reviews

Good, but not if you dislike brash Americans
I write this as an American living in the UK.
I read most of the book in one sitting. It is enjoyable, informative & funny. I was disappointed, though, by the anecdotal tone -- although she often cites "studies" she doesn't tell us which study, where, by who, when, etc. She dismisses all manual breast pumps as rubbish, when most people who have tried it get on with the Avent system, and heaven knows it's a lot cheaper than any electric pump. She also doesn't mention Hale & his book on Medications in Mother's Milk, which is an invaluable resource for women needing meds when breastfeeding.

She says or advises a lot of things categorically which were not true in my experience -- ie, I didn't find it necessary to take 5 pillows to hospital with me, just to get breastfeeding established.

But even though I already breastfed 3 children, I also found useful & new information in the book. I would say it's an excellent resource for anybody who *knows* they want to breastfeed & just need support, or anybody who is open-minded to the idea and wants information that is easy to read. If you detest brash Americans then don't buy it, though, it will irritate you into stocking up on formula at the next opportunity.

Supportive book for those who want to breast feed
This is the best breast feeding book that I have read. It contains loads of information and helpful guidance that is written in a human way. Bit too much focus for me on how to justify your choice of breast feeding to others - think maybe attitudes have changed since the book was written (or maybe it is a North American thing) but apart from that everything is interesting and helpful. A book for people who want to breast feed and are looking for help/information on making it work for you - if you are hesitating about what to do buy this book and persevere!!

Best book I have read on breastfeeding
This is a terrific book. I work with mothers who are trying to breastfeed and recommend this book very highly. After reading a borrowed copy, I went out and bought two copies of my own, so I could loan it to others but always have my own copy too. That's how good it is.

Plus it's so readable you can read it even with the tenth of a brain you still have functioning in the few days after giving birth.