I am a registered nurse with a 4 year Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. Since graduation I've worked Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery, and Pediatrics. My experience in the hospital and especially the home visit experience has shown me that many new mothers lack good information regarding their own pregnancy, their expected hospital experience, infant care, and breast feeding. Knowledge can prevent much unnecessary discomfort for the new mother and her baby. Knowledge can prevent unnecessary worry about you and your baby's health care.
Information is available, tons of it.
If you checked the library or local book store you probably found a multitude of books on the areas that you were interested in. If you skimmed through a few books you probably found they contained many similarities, and some startling differences. You may have found that some books made statements and recommendations that were the opposite of what other books said. Actually there are several reasons for the apparent contradictions. Medical advancements have reversed some traditional thinking.