This book should be very popular today, with all the hype on organics, purity, and getting what is natural. This book gives clear instructions on how to go about natural family planning in the simplest, most natural way. Sheila Kippley is a woman who is proud to be a woman. She does not seek equality with men by trying to live like one, abandoning her children in the process. She knows that equality is not "sameness", but that the dignity of a woman elevates the entire society. What is more dignified than a... more info
I want to give this book to every pregnant lady I know:
Even if a mother is not going to use breastfeeding to space her children, the information contained in this book is invaluable. This is an amazing resource on breastfeeding and how God designed it to be. Kippley has truly opened my eyes to how backwards our society is with regards to what is considered "normal" for caring for a baby. She clearly explains the symbiotic relationship between mother and child in a way that lets me know my instincts have been right all along.
breastfeeding and natural child spacing:
Good book and very informative, but I found alot of references were based on religion which may put some people off. i.e. use this book to help space out your children, however accept any pregnancy as a miracle from God..etc... I also felt it guilted me a little that I would be de-bonding from my child by going back to work! However, if you move away from that and read the facts of the book - demand feeding, co-sleeping etc, it is very informative and has been useful. I'm still glad I bought it.
It'll work for me, but not most:
If you're not going to be around your baby nearly 24/7, don't bother buying this book. I just got it in the mail three days ago and have already read half of it, because for me it's something I'll really be able to do if I want. The "family bed" idea seems a little far out for our society, but the author does a good job of explaining its value. Also, I now understand why people I've talked to personally who mentioned they or someone they knew "exclusively" breastfed, but still became pregnant almost... more info
