Editorial Review:

All parents want the best for their babies, and there's no doubt about the fact that human milk is the ideal food for human babies. What's the secret of successful breastfeeding? For almost fifty years mothers who have been in touch with La Leche League have found the kind of information and support they needed to breastfeed their babies.

In this newly revised edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, you will learn:
· How human milk offers lifetime benefits for your baby
· How to prepare for breastfeeding during pregnancy
· How to exercise and lose weight safely while nursing
· How to find time for yourself while meeting baby's needs
· How to increase your milk supply by using herbs and medications
· How to be sure your baby is getting enough to eat
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding was the first book of its kind, written for mothers by mothers. Over the years, more than two million mothers have turned to it for information and inspiration.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding:

As a Board Certified Lactation Consultant this is the book I recommend most to my new parent clients. It is easy to read and full of the most accurate information available to have a successful breastfeeding experience.
Ruth Bacon IBCLC

Very encouraging, informative book for breastfeeding parents (-to-be):

This is my favorite book about breastfeeding, offering a lot of very helpful information about the how and why and what to do if things don't go smooth. It covers many different topics. The appendix offers a long list of other titles for those wanting more in depth information as well as several lists of breastfeeding products and organisations that offer support and where to find them.
Many have commented that this book is written only for attachment-parenting parents. La Leche League's mission is to... more info

Too judgemental and pushy:

I really do not like this book. I am all for breastfeeding but in this book they really talk down to you and act like you are terrible if for some reason you choose not to or can't breastfeed. Also they don't give you a whole lot of helpful advice on how to do it, they try but The Nursing Mother's Companion and Spilled Milk are two books that you should buy instead of this one.

If you like to be judged, read on:

I hated this book.When I tried to nurse my first child, who had multiple health issues at birth, I felt like a failure. Needless to say, this book compounded that feeling and made me feel like I should have a big "L" tattooed on my forehead. I recommend "So That's What They're For" by Janet Tamara. She makes you laugh, all the while giving you invaluable tips for every "nursing" roadblock you could run into. LaLeche League needs to get over their snooty selves and realize that there really is no ideal... more info

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