Showing posts with label expectant moms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label expectant moms. Show all posts

Sunday, May 4, 2008

BOOK REVIEW: "Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner's Guide to Breastfeeding," by Andi Silverman


Learning how to breastfeed your baby takes practice and persistence. But it also takes a mentor, someone who can teach you the basics, as well as help you navigate the unique problems you may encounter. Andi Silverman is that mentor.

Even if you have been breastfeeding for a while, the invaluable advice and tips offered in this book will help you iron out any problems you may be having so that you can enjoy breastfeeding your baby even more.

"Mama Knows Breast" is a virtual breastfeeding manual that is based on Silverman’s own experiences, as well as input from other breastfeeding moms. Her intention was to write a book that addresses the issues she wished someone had told her, but the end result is a virtual compendium that covers everything from the basics to more complicated issues such as how to breastfeed if you have had breast augmentation. There is even a chapter called “Answering Your Questions” that addresses just about any question on breastfeeding you might have!

Although the main focus of Silverman’s book is breastfeeding, she takes a holistic approach that includes practical advice on how to care for yourself, as well as tips for adjusting to the lifestyle changes that are brought about once your baby arrives.

The book is written in what I like to call a girlfriendese style, making you feel like Ms. Silverman is speaking to you directly. It is succinct, straightforward, and easy to understand.

Mama Knows Breast is a must-have book for every breastfeeding mother. It’s the closest thing you can get to a lactation consultant without paying for one!


Original post on New Mom Central.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

New mothers and expectant mothers: Advice and encouragement you can "listen" to

Sometimes you get tired of reading and would just like to listen to some good advice, share some humor, or enjoy a great story. Natural Moms Talk Radio is an excellent venue for doing just this.

Carrie Lauth is the host and founder of Natural Moms Talk Radio. She is a home schooling mom of four young children who helps mothers find their own unique style of mothering. She interviews mothers on a variety of motherhood topics, especially in the area of "natural" mothering. Topics range from alternative comfort measures for pregnancy to how to have a good relationship with your child to living a vegan lifestyle. Her show focuses on learning to trust your mothering instincts, not on being perfect. New Mom Central was recently highlighted on her show. You can download the mp3 file at the Natural Moms Talk Radio website or listen to the interview by clicking on the play button to the right of this post.

It's refreshing to be able to go to an online radio show, like Natural Moms Talk Radio, and download information you can listen to at your "leisure." Carrie's archives offer a wide variety of topics you can listen to right now. I encourage you to check them out. And the interviews are only 30 minutes long so it won't take up too much of your time. :)


Original post on New Mom Central.