A unique, informal, and informative handbook to breastfeeding that will appeal to any mother put off by the medical reference approach taken by other books on the subject, "So That's What They're For!" "addresses the secret fears and stupid questions all women have but are often embarrassed or afraid to talk about" (Laura Haynes Collector, Breastfeeding Task Force). Illustrations throughout. 256 pp.

Janet Tamaro is a certified lactation educator who frequently participates in online chats and other forum discussions about breastfeeding. She is a television correspondent, reporter, and writer who worked for ABC News, Fox, and KingWorld Productions.

"This light-hearted approach to a truly serious subject offers a healthy mix of medical fact and hearty humor and is a must for all moms." -Dr. Dean Edell, Nationally syndicated radio/television talk show host

"A practical, light-hearted, and humorous look at breastfeeding…that's full of factual information and down-to-earth answers to the universal questions all breastfeeding mothers have." -La Leche League

"We recommend So That's what They're for! While breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't always come naturally, which is why a book filled with real anecdotes is so valuable." -Baby Magazine

" BEST PICKS: Best breastfeeding book out there for new moms." -Parent Soup

"Not simply one more manual…it addresses the secret fears and stupid questions all women have but are often embarrassed or afraid to talk about." -Laura Haynes, Collector, Breastfeeding Task Force

"Through humor and a kind of sassy common sense, Janet Tamaro is trying to reach beyond the pious, already-converted-to-breastfeeding crowd, and dispel common myths about breastfeeding in this country."