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Spilled Milk by Andy Steiner

By Rachel Lower

A mom-to-be fantasizes about one or two haloed babies sliding out of the womb and upon her breast. Latching on as if the precious babe has been waiting 9 months just for this one moment! Reality is not often so instantaneously satisfying for mother and child.

Most moms are prepared for the basic maneuvers and arm holds of breastfeeding. However, most moms are not prepared for potential latch on problems, sores, infections, unwanted advice and judgment from friends, and even scorn from family or total strangers. Reality.

Spilled Milk has pumped out the real life experiences out of hundreds of mothers. You may be thinking this book must not be pro-breastfeeding, but actually, Andy Steiner has a positive breastfeeding message. That is that breastfeeding may not come about in that picture perfect way we imagine, but it is worth finding help when necessary and sticking to it till both you and baby are satisfied and have had your fill. Whether it takes 3 days or 3 months.

For new moms who are expecting the best case scenario, Spilled Milk may be the encouragement you need before potential discouragement when your real life breastfeeding experience starts. By knowing baby may not glide from womb to breast in one fell swoop, the hope this book provokes is that if problems arise mom will stick it out. It will get easier. It simply may take time for your new baby and you to get into a feeding groove.

Spilled Milk also makes a point to show that not all moms can breastfeed, and that all moms whether breast or bottle want the best for their child. Moms who cannot breastfeed deserve just as much support as AP moms who are still breastfeeding their 3-yr. olds.

If you're looking for the real 101 on breastfeeding, so you know what to really expect, get Spilled Milk.

Note: If you find evolution offensive, warning- the author writes from a different world view. There are one or two passing references to evolution.

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