The title of this book, HIRKANI’S DAUGHTERS, was inspired by an ancient tale from India about a young mother, Hirkani who lived in the mountain ranges of Western Ghats during the 1600’s. Legend has it that when she was accidentally locked behind the fort gates of the Kings palace, Hirkani scaled down a 1000-foot vertical cliff to breastfeed her baby. When the King heard of her courage, he was so impressed that he honored her by naming the village where she lived Hirkani Village. This village still exists today. HIRKANI’S DAUGHTERS is a compilation of inspirational stories written by mothers from around the world who have overcome various obstacles to continue breastfeeding and working. They too are finding their own ways around the gates people have shut before them. And they, too, are excited, scared and missing their children. Some of the stories share Hirkani’s drama; others speak with a quiet calm. At their core, they are all stories of women evaluating their options through trepidation and a beating heart, and in the end bravely taking the path that works best for their families. Hirkani knew well the difficulty of finding that balance with each and every step that she took as she climbed slowly down the mountain.
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I couldn't put it down...despite having a 4 month old baby!,
This review is from: Hirkani's Daughters: Women Who Scale Modern Mountains to Combine Breastfeeding and Working (La Leche League International Book) (Paperback)
This book was really inspirational. It is a must read for any woman who is breastfeeding and working. Each story is 1-3 pages long so it is the perfect book to read with a baby. You just read it a story or two at a time. The stories are from all over the world and the women have come up with so many creative and wonderful ways to breastfeed and work. Some use pumps, some take their babies to work and some find nearby daycares, or babysitters who are willing to bring the baby to their workplace several times a day to feed. This book was amazing and I plan to buy it for all of my friends who are having babies in the future!
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many wonderful examples,
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This review is from: Hirkani's Daughters: Women Who Scale Modern Mountains to Combine Breastfeeding and Working (La Leche League International Book) (Paperback)
So many real life stories of working moms who continue to breastfeed in all kinds of situations. Highly recommended for people considering going back to work and continue breastfeeding. Gives you hope and encouragement. Short and sweet stories.
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Terrific book for the breastfeeding and working mother,
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This review is from: Hirkani's Daughters: Women Who Scale Modern Mountains to Combine Breastfeeding and Working (La Leche League International Book) (Paperback)
Inspirational book for new mums returning to work faced with the dilemma of how to breastfeed their babies. Good (short!) chapters that case study mums from around the world and how they oevercame their challenges to breastfeed their babies and work as well. Makes you realise that you *can* do it!
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