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Book Reviews
Below are two review I have done on books about sleep training and breast feeding.
My book reviews
Here you will find some honest thoughts on some books I have read for my studies.
Sleep (Practical Parenting) Paperback – 2003
by Siobhan Stirling (Author)
Summary
The purpose is help parents/carers to understand what sleep is and how to help their child into good sleep patterns and has five chapters.
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Your newborn and you
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Preparing for sleep
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A good night’s sleep
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Unbroken nights for older children
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Special situations.
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Overview
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Written well?
It is idiot proof; you can’t get better than that. I am dyslexic, reading is a chore, but this book was a pleasure to read as it is simplicity itself. It has small blocks to read, not entire passages full of clutter that most parents don’t have time to read, or understand. Even better there were parent’s examples in small boxes at the side, making the book more ‘real life’ than academic.
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Suitability
Essential reading for every maternity nurse/ parent. Maternity nurses can strengthen advice for parents; there are tried and tested methods for sleep problems, very clear instructions, tips and pitfalls for you to understand and it’s in little bite sized pieces.
Shows what can/cannot be established according to circumstance/lifestyles
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What I learnt
The book gave me a thorough insight into what sleep is, how it develops, why sleep problems arise, and what can be done to make things better.
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Recommend or not?
It’s a wonderfully easy to understand book, especially if you have learning difficulties or just don’t have the time for comprehensive books. Lovely, clear and concise.
Breastfeeding (Johnsons Everyday Babycare) Paperback – 2004
by Joanna Moorhead (Author)
DK Publishing
Summary
This is one in a series of Johnson’s baby care-books and is a practical guide to understanding breastfeeding : The Content Chapters are as follows:
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The benefits of breastfeeding
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How is milk produced
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Preparing to breastfeed
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The baby’s here: starting to breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding as your baby grows
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Expressing breast milk
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Starting on solids
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How long should I breastfeed for?
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Contacts list
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Written well?
Uncomplicated, effortless to read and understand. It is well-illustrated with bite-sized information in blocks providing expert tips, checklists, questions and answers. Most valuable were parent’s quotes from ‘authentic-life’ experiences that one can relate to.
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Suitability .
Indispensable advice for maternity nurses and parents. Maternity nurses can enhance guidance for parents; there are reliable and proven methods for breastfeeding complications, comprehensible instructions, tips and drawbacks to understand and it’s in petite sized pieces. Designed to answer any key questions that anyone may have about breastfeeding
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What I learnt
Teaches how to breastfeed correctly, with the latest information and medical research on the benefits to both mother and child of breast milk. I found the part on how mums feel when they discontinue feeding very helpful.
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Recommend or not?
Recommended, it is an exceptional book that anyone can understand. Essential reference material for all new parents and maternity nurses, because it assists in empowering mothers by instilling them with confidence to continue breastfeeding by answering relevant questions. Exceeds expectations.