If you plan to breastfeed a baby, or have an expecting friend, you need this book! It is a wonderfully honest and humorous guide for a new mother. Warm and witty, Mama Knows Breast, by Andi Silverman gives both practical advice and opens up the sisterhood of nursing Mamas.

It helpfully shows through both word and picture how to position your baby for feedings, explaining thoroughly and helpfully issues connected to latch and comfort. The tone of this book was always warm and wise, without having a medical feel or putting down a new mom for her inexperience.

We are in such a world of extreme perspectives on breastfeeding. It is common to hear horror stories about nursing nazis who overwhelm and demean, and equally common to hear about almost unrealistic love affairs with breastfeeding that leave a mother wondering if she’ll ever do things perfectly.

Silverman captures the perfect tone of encouragement and support, while keeping a realistic perspective. This book is the perfect blend of help and humor, and I absolutely recommend it.