I was very fortunate to win a copy of Laura Keegan's Breastfeeding with Comfort and Joy in a giveaway: the book was in my mailbox yesterday! I must say I had read so many good reviews about it, I had no qualms whatsoever including it the virtual library of Birthing Goddess.

It's very obvious that Laura poured a lot of her own experience as a mother in this book. The photographs are stunningly beautiful and it's a book you would want to have on your bedside table as a breastfeeding companion. In addition to the useful information on proper positioning and how to deal with common issues, it also explains at length how to breastfeed twins, showing beautiful pictures of twins nursing, gazing at each other and at mom. The book really focuses on the relationship between mother and baby. The benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented so such an approach is a nice addition to your classical breastfeeding books.

There is a particular emphasis on nursing skin to skin. In a time when nursing mothers are often shamed for breastfeeding in public, it's nice to see photos of women and their babies in such a natural and peaceful moment. I remember how spending time skin to ski really helped my son get over the hurdles of our early breastfeeding issues. One of our favorite moments of the day is still when we both settle in a warm bath for a long evening nursing session. It helps us both wind down and get ready for sleep. I cherish those moments with my baby because I know they will only last a short time in his life.