- Detailed and comprehensive explanation of "all things breastfeeding"
- Handbook is an excellent perk
- Great for moms-to-be on bed rest who desire to take a great breastfeeding class
- Realistic and accurate information
- Warm and comforting style
- Some parents may feel that two hours is a bit lengthy for an informational video
- The benefits of breastfeeding
- The "real deal" about breast milk
- Positioning the baby at the breast
- The rules to getting a good latch
- How to prevent nipple soreness
- Breastfeeding at the hospital
- How do you know your baby is getting enough breast milk?
- How and when to give the baby a bottle
- Dealing with growth spurts
Shari Criso's DVD Simply Breastfeeding is jam-packed with everything you need to know to breastfeed confidently. Her mission is to "educate, empower and inspire new parents to successfully breastfeed their children to reach their fullest potential." With a warm manner and a comforting voice, she introduces you to the world of breastfeeding without being dogmatic or militant. The way she presents all topics (some of them being very sensitive subjects) is supportive and open-minded, almost like a friend who just happens to be a lactation consultant giving the class. As a result, it is easy to trust her information.
Shari Criso is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has delivered over 600 babies. She is also a Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has spent 19 years working with couples through their pregnancy, birth, and transition into parenthood. Shari and her husband own and run a large specialty store, learning center, and lactation consulting practice in New Jersey, helping thousands of new parents every year.
