Breastfeeding book for more motivation?

melaniedel · June 2014

I breastfed both of my boys for under two months. I really want to push forward and BF LO for much longer. I hear it gets much easier after two months, but I didn't get to that point. Do you know f any books that may help with motivation and to keep my focus? tIa

kjsmith9 · June 2014

I really liked "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" - I read it when I was pregnant, and then kept it by the chair in her nursery and would read it during the day while she ate. It really helped me feel like the hard stuff was normal.

Also read kellymom.com and read the little ages/stages tips from this website.

And I read this board like it was my job (both while pregnant and for the first 6 months of nursing)!

flcl · June 2014

Totally agree with @kjsmit9 on all three. "The Womanly Art of BF" is a little "much" for me, but it was still a good read and it helped put a lot into perspective. I visit this board and kellymom.com all the time for help with questions. All are great resources. One thing I wish I did while pregnant was take advantage of the BF classes offered through my hospital. I didn't get help with BF until after LO was born and felt like I was behind by that time. GL with the rest of your pregnancy!

melaniedel · June 2014

Thank you ladies! I'm going to check on amazon for that book.

basil2 · June 2014

I was actually pretty irritated by the book when I was pregnant the first time- once my son was born I appreciated it much more and have found it to be a really useful resource. So I vote for the book as a great resource, but it might or might not be inspiring. If you're planning on working outside the home, I'd recommend Milk Memos it was the most fun/touching of all th BF books I read.

linzeek44 · June 2014

I think the most inspiring thing is an in-person breastfeeding support group. My local hospital has one, and there are BreastfeedingUSA and LLL meetings in town as well. Maybe consider going to a meeting and meeting moms who are in a similar boat and can remind you not to quit on a bad day.

pmduggan01 · June 2014

linzeek44 in that I was able to stay the course and feel supported by going to a weekly BFing group. I went to the one at the hospital where LO was born.

I do think The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding is a great resource though. I've checked it out from my library a couple of times.

Nikkipal82 · June 2014

I agree with the book, it's a little ovr the top at times, but a great resource. I'd also say take a class if it's available, bring your SO as well (my DH didn't understand why I made him go, but I'm glad I did). Finally, if a lactation consultant is available after you give birth, insist on seeing them and having them observe your latch-- don't wait for problems to arise. I think that is the most important thing I did to make sure we had a really good start. Good luck!

hollandmama · June 2014

I didn't read anything but I will just say that it gets so awesome after 2 months, than now at 11 months I am power pumping to see if I can bring my supply up because I'm drying up and I just can't handle the separation now

Good luck and I hope the reading helps....

TheBorg7of9 · June 2014

If you are a working mom, try Milk Diaries.
Eta: wait, it's actually called milk memos.

vvvvvfee · June 2014

just wanted to mention, don't forget about breastfeeding websites and blogs. you can add them to your feed on facebook, and then you'll see useful info without having to expend any extra effort.

i like:
Kellymom- totally excellent reading on most every subject, plus lots of links to more info

the Milk Meg- blog by a lactation consultant/mom that addresses many common questions/problems, plus offers lots of encouragement

the Badass Breastfeeder- blog by a social worker/mom/breastfeeding advocate

La Leche League USA on facebook

Breastfeeding USA on facebook

you can do it! the first couple of months are the hardest (but they are hard regardless if you are BFing or formula feeding!), but it gets so much easier, and more and more rewarding the older your LO gets. GL!

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