I am so grateful I had the opportunity to receive an advance copy of this book. An essential for all in the lactation field.

As an inpatient IBCLC and member of the LGBTQ+ community, this book is a must and fills a huge need for both professional, but also all people taking the step of becoming a parent. We've made strides on this topic in recent years but this adds an in measurable resource. For professionals it provides insight and ideas for care plans. For lactating people, it provides options in a simple to understand format. It brings me joy to know this resource is out there for parents who do not have access to a safe lactation professional. One day I hope that will be the norm, but this will provide some relief until then.

Engelsman’s book combines both professional and personal experiences with published, scholarly literature to create a practical, evidence-based resource for those interested in chest-feeding. The book most obviously provides valuable information and advice for members of the queer community, who are painfully underrepresented in other resources. However, the book also offers information for adoptive parents and cis-gender males. For those who need it for personal reasons or any researcher interested in this topic and target population, I think this a great and useful book.