A book with an approach that is empowering and informative used to be
'Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn' by Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley and
Ann Keppler.  It was a bestseller at Birth and Life books from the time it
was first published in 1979, as an outgrowth of 'Becoming Parents', the
class manual of CEA of Seattle.  On looking at my only copy, which is from
the mid-80's, I see that it would need updating on several points, but even
then the chapter on feeding had 21 pages of mostly excellent info on
breastfeeding and 2 at the very end on 'Brand X'.  Knowing the authors I am
assuming that if it is still in print, it is updated, but I haven't seen a
recent copy.  It is approximately the same size, shape and scope as 'What to
expect' but is in a completely different league IMNSHO.
I have no economic interest in any books (or videos) but since the 'What to
expect...' etc book has been mentioned I hope it is OK to mention this one
as well.
cheers
Rachel Myr
Kristiansand, Norway

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