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~ (Author) "When I was pregnant with my first child, I read everything I could about pregnancy, labor, and childbirth and eagerly listened to any woman willing..." (more)
Key Phrases: other nursing mothers, nursing relationship, milk banks, United States, Balancing Act, New York (more...)
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"This book should be a gift at every baby shower. Dr. Behrmann's wisdom, warmth, and information are heartwarming, reassuring, and practical."
---Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

"The Breastfeeding Cafe will become the book of choice for nursing mothers, and for anyone who wants to learn about the awesome experience of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies."
-Marilyn Yalom, author of History of the Breast and History of the Wife

"A fascinating mixture of storytelling and information, The Breastfeeding Café wisely and honestly explores the history, culture, and realities of breastfeeding. An inspiring, supportive, and influential book."
-Penny Simkin, co-author of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide

"Here at long last is a guided tour of women's actual experiences with breastfeeding. The Breastfeeding Café offers clinicians invaluable insights, and new mothers-whatever their backgrounds-will find in its pages their own place on the bell curve of the human experience that is breastfeeding."
-Diane Wiessinger, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant


This candid collection of real breastfeeding stories takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the full range of emotions and circumstances that make up the nursing experience.

Compelling, moving, and diverse, the stories in The Breastfeeding Café---from women all over the country---reveal the nursing relationship in all its complexity and seek to create a culture in which breastfeeding women are visible, accepted, and valued.

The Breastfeeding Café isn't a how-to manual on breastfeeding; instead, it offers a thoughtful forum for women to share their experiences with others. Approaching nursing as a feminist issue and one that is very important to child rearing, the book embraces the wide spectrum of women's experiences breastfeeding their children. Organized thematically and framed within a social and cultural context by a sociologist and former nursing mother of two, The Breastfeeding Café moves the subject of women nursing their children out from behind closed doors. A must-read for clinicians, breastfeeding consultants, and both new and expectant mothers who are curious about the nursing experience in all its variety.

Approved for use in La Leche League International Group Libraries.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 328 pages
  • Publisher: University of Michigan Press (February 21, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 047206875X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0472068753
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #609,862 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a really good book, March 29, 2005
I loved this book. It made me laugh and it made me cry. I didn't even think I wanted to read a book on breastfeeding, but I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I will never regret the hours of breastfeeding that went into mothering my children and it makes me happy that Barbara Behrman is helping other moms make the decision to nurse their children.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The good, the bad, and the ugly of breastfeeding, July 25, 2005
This book is absolutely wonderful. I had to hug the author when I saw her at a conference, that's how good her book was! I mean, I've nursed my daughter for 5 years now, so what could I possibly learn from a breastfeeding book? Well, the answer was A LOT! The book gave me back some of what I wish we all had, a community where we can freely talk about nursing, about the good, the bad, and the ugly, and still feel 'normal'. It was great to see all the different experiences women have had with breastfeeding. The book made me laugh out loud, and it also made me cry several times. It's a great book both for the 'professional' or 'amateur' at breastfeeding. This is not like any of your other breastfeeding books, there's no `how to breastfeed' instructions here; instead you'll find all the different emotions that people experience while breastfeeding under different circumstances. While not a `technical' book it has bundles of factual information woven into the stories. Also, there are lots of references to online resources for various topics. Anyway, I can't say enough for this book. I really felt like I was sitting with my closest friends talking about our most private moments around breastfeeding. I don't get this much information, and certainly not so candidly, even from LLL or API meetings. Thank you so much Barbara!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all mothers, August 11, 2005
I really haven't been interested in reading since my son was born 16 months ago. But I couldn't put this one down! Although I would have liked to see more stories related to just getting through those first days at home with baby and to overcoming the obstacles to maintaining breastfeeding as you get into the second year (phases of distinterest, developmental distractions, teething, etc.). There were a few things that I found too weird, but to each his own. I think everyone will find a story they can relate to and feel more "normal" knowing they aren't the only one with that experience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A source of inspiration, support, and information
As a mother who practiced extended nursing, I remember oftentimes seeking the support of others. No matter how many people support breastfeeding, there always seems to be those... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Breastfeeding Book!
This book is amazing! Lots of mothers with many different breastfeeding experiences share their stories...and I cried through many of them because they were so touching. Read more
Published 20 months ago by A Vanco

5.0 out of 5 stars the breastfeeding cafe
I happened apon this book while reading flyers at the Library. Some ladies were getting together once a month at a local coffee shop and creating a support group "based on The... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Breastfeeding Cafe is perfect -- just like breastmilk!
The Breastfeeding Cafe is perfect -- just like breastmilk! It contains all the essentials, including an intangible nurturing essence. Read more
Published on December 26, 2006 by Shari Maser, author of Blessin...

5.0 out of 5 stars The Breastfeeding Cafe
I am a doula, chilbirth educator and mom of four. I absolutely loved the book. I thought that Ms. Behrmann covered so many great issues involved with breastfeeding. Read more
Published on July 4, 2006 by D. Malik

5.0 out of 5 stars Paving the way
Your book is wonderful. It is giving me a blessed feeling of normalcy among all mothers...the feeling I get is of acceptance and of us all being in this same patriarchal boat... Read more
Published on June 17, 2006 by Ms. Nadja S. Flanagan

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Way to Learn
is to hear what happened to a friend when they were learning to do what you want to try. Behrmann supplies a lot of those friends, in print form. Read more
Published on March 22, 2006 by Rebecca Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautiful book!
This is just a wonderful book. Most pregnancy and infant care books describe breastfeeding as a simple either/or. Read more
Published on August 15, 2005 by Magster's Mom

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Nursing or Intending to Nurse Moms!
I only wish I had this book before I became a mom! It would have truly prepared me for the breastfeeding experience in an emotional way. Read more
Published on July 18, 2005 by Erica R.

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Published on June 16, 2005 by OB/GYN and Mother of 3

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