Mama Knows Breast: A MotherTalk Book Review
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.
Hi Lou,
Thanks so much for reviewing my book. If you, or any others have questions about the book, I’m happy to answer them. Fire away!
Also…love the picture of you and your cat. What a great shot!
Andi
Comment by Andi — October 4, 2007 @ 5:37 pm
“Unrealistic love affair with breastfeeding”…..Oh wow. That came across pretty powerfully.
We really do live in a time where everything is extreme, especially where parenting styles and breastfeeding choices are concerned, and much, much more. It’s really too much-How can you keep up with it all?
I particularly picked up on the tone of the book as well-very warm, encouraging, and witty.
Great review-short and sweet!
I’ll be reviewing this book on Friday.
Comment by Kris — October 4, 2007 @ 6:59 pm
Where was this book when I needed it almost eight years ago??? I literally gave up!
Comment by Gina H — October 4, 2007 @ 8:50 pm
I wish I’d had a book like this when I breastfed for the first time! Getting encouragement AND education at the same time would be so helpful–it seems like people often give one or the other.
Comment by Rosy — October 4, 2007 @ 9:45 pm
One of the reasons i didnt breast feed was i was scared to do so.I dont think i could nave faced it if i couldnt have done it.I wish i had a book like this to read before hand.
Comment by Wendy — October 5, 2007 @ 12:46 am
Wow… I wish I’d known about this book when my best friend was in tears about her son not wanting to be breast fed! This is definitely going into my “to remember”-list of things to get as gifts!!
Comment by Zarah — October 5, 2007 @ 1:14 am
Your review makes me broody. I should get that book when I’m expecting.
Comment by Sanisi — October 5, 2007 @ 3:34 am
Your review gives a really great overview from the book and a guide in breastfeeding is so wonderful.
Comment by Margie — October 5, 2007 @ 3:54 am
I’m glad there is such a great book out there for those wanting to nurse. It’s such a great experience and it’s too bad that so many women ahve problems. I nursed all 3 of mine and wouldn’t think about doing anything else for this one.
Comment by Cara — October 5, 2007 @ 9:19 am