This book is written for the Mommy who may just be starting her journey through motherhood. This book is for the mother who may be considering her feeding options. This book is for the woman who is overwhelmed, a bit intimidated and just wants to do the best for her baby. This book is for the Mom-to-be who needs a healthy dose of laughter. Bringing the facts and humor together; So That's What They're For! helps Mamas make informed decisions in a friendly, non-threatening way.

I love this book. I was on a reading strike in my 4th and 5th month of pregnancy because I was sick of parenting books that make one feel guilty if you don't do something or another. This book keeps giving you facts, how-to's and advice all the way through but peppers it with funny stories and a sense of cheer leading. Rather than guilting me into breastfeeding she has me even more committed to doing it and wanting to do it rather than just thinking I should. I think the one reviewer who says this book is all about pumping only read the last 50 pages. This book starts with looks at breastfeeding throughout the world and drops in facts and studies about how much healthier and smarter your baby will be if breast-fed. Then she tells you all the reasons why it will help you stay healthier too. Next she goes step by step through the how to. Ooodles of suggestions are made for various breastfeeding difficulties you may or may not encounter. I borrowed this book from a friend but I am going to have to get my own copy. I have read many parts of it to my partner out loud and we are both committed to this wonderous process. I wish this author had other parenting books because this is my kind of read.

I'm 8 months pregnant with my first baby and I'm very committed to breastfeeding. I bought this book on someone's recommendation hoping to pick up some tips and learn as much as I can beforehand. Most of this book is dedicated to pumping up the egos of women who decide to breastfeed, especially those who keep going for over a year. I kept waiting for the how-to and practical advice. The actual how-to information only covers one chapter. And there is extensive use of the word "flanged." I don't know about you, but that doesn't say very much to me. The pictures are either the same or very similar to the illustrations in Dr. Sears's Baby Book, which contains all of the same factual information, plus more.

Oh, and the advice for dealing with work and social situations: Feed your baby and everyone else will have to get over it.

This book would be best to convince a spouse or partner who is leary about breastfeeding because the main focus of the book is touting the benefits of breastfeeding as well as all the horrible things that will happen to your child if you formula feed.