The Bottom Line
Carnesecca's breastfeeding book is an excellent "quick tip" resource. Everything from the layout (written in three sections -- Before the Hospital, At the Hospital, and At Home) to the content is appealing and easy to read. I suggest for every breastfeeding mom to pick up a copy to keep in their diaper bag.
Pros
- Fantastic breastfeeding "quick tips"
- Simple and easy-to-read
- Small, so it's easy to keep in your pocketbook or diaper bag for reference
- Written by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, so you can trust that the information is correct
- Fun to read
Cons
- Not a detailed, comprehensive breastfeeding book that will answer heavier concerns
Description
- 44 tips to check in with "Before the Hospital"
- 45 tips for your time "At the Hospital"
- 10 tips to make you feel better "At Home"
Guide Review - Book Review - Mommy's Little Breastfeeding Book by Michele Leigh Carnesecca
Michele Leigh Carnesecca's Mommy's Little Breastfeeding Book: 101 Tips Your Baby Wants You to Know About Nursing is a fantastic resource for moms who don't have a lot of time to read a lengthy breastfeeding tome. On top of pure fact, she discusses breastfeeding myths and gives suggestions of great breastfeeding products.
Carnesecca is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (and mom of four) who "realized that [she] was repeating the most important breastfeeding tips over and over again to nursing mothers." She decided to put them all together in this cute book. And what a great decision that was. Breastfeeding moms will love her upbeat tone while obtaining critical information at any stage of the game.
