The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book) by La Leche League International Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book)
Book Review: Lots of Information but not what I craved
Summary: 4 Stars
My mom bought me this book b/c I wanted a BFing book. The first bunch of chapters were interesting but after that, I could have done without. I knew most of that information but maybe that was my fault. LLL did a good job with this book though. I read it for maybe 2 weeks and put it away. I wasn't quite what I was looking for. I didn't and don't know what it was I was looking for but I still wanted more information after having this book. Again, this is just my opinion. Good Luck!Book Review: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (LaLeche League)
Summary: 5 Stars
This wonderful, factful book got me through the wee hours of the night when I thought nothing was going right. It gave truthful information rather than the fad stuff one hears from friends and Moms. The book helped making this part of child rearing a true joy. I am now giving a copy to my daughter to help her prepare for the care of my first grandchild.Book Review: answers when you need them
Summary: 5 Stars
I had problems with breastfeeding for the first 4 weeks. Just when I was at my wits end, everything just clicked and now we are doing great. This book really helped me through those weeks and I got the encouragement I needed. There are relatable stories and straight answers to questions you have about breastfeeding. I found this to be an invaluable resource!Book Review: A Must Read for All Moms-to-Be
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a much older edition of this book when I was pregnant with my first child almost 10 years ago and I read it and countless other pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting books. I passed along the older version to a pregnant friend after the birth of my youngest in 2002; I thought I knew all I needed to know after successfully breastfeeding my first and continuing to breastfeed my youngest. Some recent problems led me to borrow the new 7th Revised Edition from a LLL meeting and I wish I had a newer edition before my second son was born. I learned so much about recent scientific discoveries about breastfeeding and the healthful properties of human milk. I could have avoided alot of heartbreak and anxiety in the hospital if I'd known all this and read it prior to his birth. The hospital was not very friendly to breastfeeding and if I had not already had the positive experience with my first son, I probably would have let them convince me of the need for bottles. As it was, we had a very difficult time in the first few weeks, which could have been avoided with the knowledge and information contained in this book. I urge you to read it, especially if you are considering nursing. And even if you plan to feed your baby formula, it may change your mind! And bring it with you to the hospital to use as a resource and to back up your requests to nurses to NOT give your baby sugar water, formula or a pacifier. The scientific information and references provided should give you all the support you need.