Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
- ISBN13: 9781572244047
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Breastfeeding is natural, but it’s not always easy. It is the biological norm, but it is not the cultural norm. By learning the seven basic principles in this book, mothers can dramatically increase their likelihood of success and make breastfeeding the enjoyable experience it should be. The seven laws taught in this book are easy for mothers to understand and are sure to help them avoid some of the pitfalls that they might otherwise face. The seven principles… More >>
Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers
If you roll your eyes at crunchy-granola phrases like “the dance of breastfeeding” then you won’t be able to stomach this book. It talks a lot about how the formula companies are unethical and even references formula to be as bad as smoking??? I was uncomfortable with such a close-minded view.
Most of the information was very good, as far as latch-on etc, but the photos look like they were taken in the 70′s and are not helpful. The book repeats itself and never really answers the difficult questions. I think there are better books out there.
Rating: 3 / 5
It is a good recourse to have, but don’t use it as a “nursing bible” or you will think you are doing EVERYTHING wrong.
I found “What to Expect the 1st Year” had a MUCH better section on breastfeeding that was user friendly and not mean to those that struggle.
Rating: 3 / 5
I love how this book is written but I feel it is very biased against formula. I have a 9 week old son that I started out breastfeeding with but had to supplement in the beginning with formula because I wasn’t producing enough yet for him to get full. Now I am at that point so I’m not using formula like before. However, you might as well feel like the worst mom out there for giving your baby formula, according to this book. I do not work but am a full time student so I can’t just feed him sometimes like I need to. I’m currently resetting my milk production because of this and have done very well I believe but if I hadn’t had formula, I would have had a screaming hungry baby. I do love this book because it has helped me with my breastfeeding issues like me not feeding like I should have been and helped me see a side that my doctors never told me about, like that feeding formula to a baby can make you overfeed them or the time/oz rules that doctors tell you to follow aren’t really that applicable to breastfeeding.
Overall, I loved this book but because I had no choice but to use formula I felt like a terrible mother for doing so. I have and definitely do recommend this book!
Rating: 4 / 5
This book was written very well. If you are a breastfeeding mom, then put this book on your nightstand because it is a great resource.
Rating: 5 / 5
This was a great gift for the new mom, who will be nursing! Looks like a great book for my daughter. Happy with the purchase, from the soon to be grandma!
Rating: 5 / 5