Feedback, Comments, and Reviews for
Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk
and www.exclusivelypumping.com
Reviews by Lactation and Medical Professionals:
Excellent suggestions are made for initiating a milk supply by pumping, followed by directions for maintaining the well-established supply, increasing a diminishing supply, and “power pumping and cluster pumping” (p 64). The chapter on milk storage guidelines, containers for storage and feeding, cue feeding rather than scheduling, feeding to infant satiety, and caution about infant overfeeding is excellent.
Read the entire review by Kathy Parkes, RN, IBCLC, RLC published in the Journal of Human Lactation.
This book is written in a clear style and the information is easy to access. It contains expert knowledge about long term expression, which can only be learned from personal experience.
Read the entire review by Elizabeth Jones, Breastfeeding Specialist.
Women express for many reasons, to deliver mother’s milk to their preterm or ill babies who cannot breastfeed yet, to provide nourishment when mother and baby are separated for any reason or to provide breastmilk when breastfeeding is not an option. This book is written for all of those mothers in a comfortable style, well researched and full of useful information and practical tips.
Read the entire review by Kathy Venter, RN, IBCLC.
Your book lends a new and unique perspective. It offers the benefit of your experience and an alternative to the traditional form of breastfeeding. I look forward to purchasing your final copy- I will recommend it to mothers! - Lactation Consultant and Public Health Nurse, IBCLC
Feedback from mothers who are exclusively pumping:
I read the entire book in about 2-3 days. It is very informational and answered many of the questions I had regarding pumping breast milk. I had my first daughter 5/1/605 and have been exclusively pumping (due to latching problems) since she was about a week old. The discussion groups you provided on the internet were helpful. I find them to be very supportive and a good source of information. Now, I feel more confident that I can continue pumping seeing how many moms have been successful with it.
-Kathy, Minnesota, U.S.A.
We all know that breastfeeding is best, but what can you do when your dream of breastfeeding just doesn't come true? Exclusively pumping at least gives moms the chance to provide their babies with the best start in life -- mother's milk. Stephanie's book, Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk, is a lifesaver for new mothers who wanted but find themselves unable to nurse their babies. It not only describes the physiological and mechanical aspects of pumping, but also sensitively addresses the very emotional side of being unable to nurse.
-New mother, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
I enjoyed the book--it gave me the needed encouragement at a time when I was ready to quit!
-Becca Heary
I read your posts on babycenter.com all the time and have spent a lot of time on your site, too. I have to tell you, you are a godsend to me! You were among the first people who recognized, to my knowledge, that there is a whole community of women out there who are breastfeeding, but using the bottle as the delivery mechanism! I applaud your efforts to educate people and look forward to reading what you have to say about our specific situation. So, thanks!
-Jessica Abbott, Atlanta, Georgia
Thank you so much for all the great advice. If I know anyone who has trouble nursing and wants to pump I'll let them know about your book. I wish I could have had it this last year.
- Sara, Texas
Just wanted to let you know that I was finally able to place my order thru PayPal. Also, I have seen a significant increase in output from some of the tips you gave me just over the past couple of days. I can't wait for my book to arrive! Thanks again.
-Jackie, NY
