A fully revised and updated program that covers the practical, physical and psychological aspects of breastfeeding, and also presents a thorough guide to infant and child care, with advice for both mothers and fathers.
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Here's the 35th-anniversary edition of the big book on breastfeeding, written by the experts at La Leche League International. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding is a comprehensive resource guide providing just about everything you need to know about how--and why--to breastfeed your baby. Latch on to this book for step-by-step guides to early months, common concerns, problems, and weaning. Additional sections on general nutrition, sleep issues, going back to work, discipline, and fathering are useful for all breastfeeding mothers. Unfortunately the black-and-white photos are not always as clear as they should be, and the informative line-drawings are too scarce.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This book covers just about every situation that could happen in the normal course of breastfeeding (as well as lots of special circumstances). From how to get breastfeeding off to a good start all the way through to starting solids and weaning, you can find just about any information on breastfeeding you need.
Are you a working mom and need information on the mechanics of pumping and storing breastmilk? The answer is here. Are you an at-home mom and need suggestions on how to meet the needs of your baby while still taking care of the house, other children, your husband, and yourself? A myriad of suggestions are offered.
Want to know how various choices in childbirth options can affect getting breastfeeding off to a good start? Look no further. If you're having a problem (thrush, mastitis, overactive letdown, etc.), this book is full of helpful tips and suggestions to help you overcome the problem.
While this is a wonderful book for the breastfeeding mother to read, it's even better for the expectant mother to read---being prepared with knowledge and information ahead of time can help a mother avoid problems and have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship with her baby from the very beginning.
This book should be on the bookshelf of every expectant or breastfeeding mother.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a first-time expectant mother, I naturally have a zillion questions about everything concerning my unborn baby. Every question I had about breastfeeding was answered in this Bible of Breastfeeding. Not only does this book tell you why, how, and when to breastfeed, but it covers all aspects of breastfeeding (how to overcome difficulties, how to know when your child is getting enough milk, etc...). I must admit that I was VERY anti-La Leche League, but as a result of reading this fabulous book, I am now a LLL member and attend meetings regularly. There ARE some things in the book (and at the meetings) that I disagree with (I plan to schedule my baby and he won't sleep with me at night), but I feel totally at liberty to just take things that make sense to me and to disregard what doesn't. This book is easy to read and a MUST for all expectant mothers! Don't wait until after the baby comes, get it the moment you find out you're pregnant!
62 of 74 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This book provides some very good information on manual expression and breastfeeding techniques. It also has some good basic information on complications although I think that it needs more. I am fortunate enough to be able to stay home with our baby. However, if I were not I would find some of the information on breastfeeding and working offensive. Many women don't have the luxury of "making the choice" and weighing the pros and cons of going back to work-they can't afford not to go back. The book does educate about pumping for women who do work, but the inference is fairly strong that you shouldn't be. Additionally, if you are not a fan of Dr. Sears you are going to have difficulties with this book. It advocates for the family bed/ shared sleep and is dismissive about concerns like rolling over on the baby. We have a larger, queen-sized bed but I disagree that this alleviates that concern and feel that our baby is fine in her crib in the next room. I referred to this book many times in the first week our baby was home and it had useful information. I think it's good to be well educated about your options so I certainly don't regret buying it, but definitely think the stance of La Leche League is not for me. I have ordered Nursing Mother's Companion for more comprehensive information on specific concerns and nursing and think it will be better for an ongoing nursing relationship.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best advice ever!
I read this book 27 years ago and now bought it for my expecting daughter. I highly recommend, sound advice!
Published 2 months ago by Pamela
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
Good book but buy the latest version/edition. This one is older than me. Better yet...go to a Le Leche League meeting in your area. They.Are.Phenomenal.
Published 4 months ago by KatG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This book has a lot of helpful information, I would highly recommend this to any first time mother or anyone with having difficulties breastfeeding.
Published 6 months ago by Brittani Ebel
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing book
I have to preface my review with this: I plan to breastfeed, and I generally support any attempts at educating the public about the importance of breastfeeding. Read more
Published on December 20, 2010 by NewMomma26
1.0 out of 5 stars
Some good but definately biased info
My husband's aunt gave me this book when we were trying to get pregnant. In my sixth month of pregnancy I started reading this book and at first found some of the information... Read more
Published on March 14, 2009 by JoJo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for Breastfeeding moms!
In today's society, the art of breastfeeding isn't common knowledge so this reference book is essential reading. Read more
Published on May 9, 2008 by Jennifer M. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Indispensable reference for your baby's first year
I read this book before the birth of my son and I found it to be instrumental in my success with breastfeeding. Read more
Published on November 7, 2007 by TJ
1.0 out of 5 stars
This book has the wrong title
As other reviewers have said, this book has the wrong title. It should be 'LLL mothering philosphy, go elsewhere for practical advice'. Read more
Published on May 21, 2007 by Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Working mom who attends LLL
I grew up knowing about La Leche League because my mother nursed all five of her children until we were three years old. Read more
Published on April 6, 2005 by Bethany
1.0 out of 5 stars
Old fashioned opinionated book insulting to the thinking mom
This book is short on practical "how to" advice on breastfeeding, and long on preachy passages that attempt to convenince all moms to stay at home and breastfeed until your child... Read more
Published on February 19, 2005 by K. Read
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