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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

MadameFancyPantsMadameFancyPants member
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My mom believes that it is the ONLY book I'll ever need to read.  Honestly, she's referred to it as the Bible a few times. 

Has anyone read it?  Is it really that amazing?  My hope is to EP, so would I find it useful? 

She has been on my case about it since day 1 and I finally told her if she bought it I'd read it.  But, how fast I get around to it, is a different story. LOL

 Sorry for the million questions.  

Thanks for the input!

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  • AngelLuver_02AngelLuver_02 member
    my mom also referred to it as her 'bible', she bought, i read it, it is helpful,
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  • olivia1978olivia1978 member

    I think it might be a generational thing with this book, as it was really the only bf book around for many years.  I wasn't thrilled with the "tone" the authors took in several of the sections (too much trying to convince me why bfing is so great) and many of the sections lacked the gritty, problem solving info that I was looking for. 

    The Nursing Mothers companion was more of my "bible" for practical solutions at 2AM.

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  • GypsyEsqGypsyEsq member
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     many of the sections lacked the gritty, problem solving info that I was looking for. 

    This.  It is useful but I need some photos and advice.  May pick up the Nursing Mother's book.

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  • ficklefionaficklefiona
    i loved it! it was very encouraging and helped me get through the intial bfing pains.
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  • aspadeaspade member

    I think that if your goal is to EP, you'll find it less useful.  It's big on the bonding front.

    I'd try a book like The Complete Book of Breastfeeding--it's much more comprehensive.

    (And I really like Womanly Art--it just sounds like your mom is hoping to change your mind or something.)

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  • ejgballerinaejgballerina member
    I read this and found alot of the information very informative.  However, they are extremely critical of moms returning to work and it made me feel very guilty.  I loved the book "So That's What They're For! The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide".  It had TONS of great info and was humorous as well!
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  • PrintergirlPrintergirl
    It's helpful but not the Bible. :) Calling my friend who BF 3 and asking 'Will he ever go longer than an hour between feedings?' helped me more in the beginning. :)
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