Breastfeeding and Human Lactation is very much a textbook, professional
resource, though a quite readable one.  BAB is written at a much easier
level, both in terms of language and science.  I use the first for
myself and the second to find an easier way to explain issues and
counsel mothers.  If the mom wants the science, she wants the test and
not BAB.

IMHO.

Jake, student LC

> Subject: difference between BAB and Bf and Human Lactation
>
> I have a mum in our group who is looking to buy "Breastfeeding and Human
> Lactation". She also wants the Breastfeeding Answer Book. In her words,
> "I am craving some really thorough science about lactation. I am hoping
> that this book is much like a textbook appropriate for someone
> interested in lactation consultation."
> I am familiar with the BAB but not Breastfeeding and Human Lactation.
> (Well, I know I'd love to have it, but I've never had a good browse
> through it). Are there major differences between them? Would BF and
> Human Lactation fit the bill for her? Is there a lot of overlap between
> the two books?
>
> TIA
> Donna Hansen
> Burnaby, British Columbia
>

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