Reviews for Lippincott's Pediatric Nursing Video Series Complete Set Student Version

The average rating for Lippincott's Pediatric Nursing Video Series Complete Set Student Version based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2016-01-17 00:00:00 Deborah Burnley My mother recommended this book to me as it was what she used as her advice manual to successfully breastfeed me and my two siblings in the 1980s. The book was originally written in the 1960s and the book my mother gave me was the 1970s non-revised version, so the book is admittedly very dated on many points (one that immediately pops to mind "And of course it's fine to nurse the baby in the car," referring to pulling the baby out of the carseat and nursing him/her in a moving vehicle!). I actually enjoyed reading the dated parts of the book, though. It made me realize how much women had to overcome in the past to have a healthy breastfeeding relationship and it inspired me because if they could get past the sexism of husbands and doctors and a medical institution that discouraged breastfeeding, I can surely do my best to nurse my baby in today's culture that is much more supportive of breastfeeding. The most useful chapters were the ones that discussed establishing the breastfeeding relationship and changes the relationship will undergo as the baby grows. There were a ton of practical tips, the most important of which seemed to be REST. I'm not sure that this book itself is completely sufficient for a first-time mother with no experience at all who would like to feel as prepared as possible. I also have another book on breastfeeding that I will probably read at some point before the baby arrives. However, this book did have many tips that seem like they will be helpful. The best thing this book did for me was make me excited about breastfeeding my baby. It made the mother/baby bond created through breastfeeding sound incredibly appealing, and although I was committed to attempting to breastfeed before reading this book, I'm now not planning to grit my teeth and just deal with it, I'm actually looking forward to it.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-02-22 00:00:00 Glen Adair I think this book was written during the dark ages. OK, maybe just the 60's. Anyway, a time when doctors and nurses conspired against breast-feeding mothers, when car seats were optional, honey was fine for infants, alcohol didn't pass through breast milk, sids research was non-existent, and men didn't cook. Does anyone else have a problem with the statement that you should have friends bring dinner in when you get home from the hospital so your husband has dinner? Help is great, but a) men can cook, and b) moms need to have dinner too. Apparently the author didn't know how to write objectively. When she got off her soapbox long enough to talk about tips and suggestions, I actually learned something. Still, if someone were to ask me what to read to prepare for breastfeeding, I'd photocopy some magazine articles I've clipped or point out a few chapters in other books. This book was mostly one woman's rant on why you should breastfeed. Though I agree with her, her book was annoying.