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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Resource on Tandem Nursing, April 14 2004

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Kristy Dallas Alley (Memphis, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond (Paperback)

When I went in for my first prenatal appointment with my third child, my doctor thought it was my six-month checkup after having my second. Once we cleared up the confusion about why my chart said I was pregnant, (because I was!), her first statement/question was "Well, you'll wean the other one now, right?" My negative answer elicited a roll of the eyes and small sigh, but really she knew me too well to be surprised, and well enough to know she couldn't change my mind. After listening to my spiel about the research I'd been doing, her only requests were that I see a nutritionist and that if I experienced pre-term labor I would consider weaning.
Not every mother is fortunate enough to have a supportive doctor or the resources to find out the truth about nursing while pregnant, or tandem nursing. But thanks to Hilary Flower, the topic is out of the proverbial closet and right out there on the shelf at Borders Books. ADVENTURES IN TANDEM NURSING is a fabulously comprehensive guide to tandem nursing and everything surrounding the experience. The first book of its kind, it is being celebrated as a well-researched, authoritative resource for mothers and health care practitioners alike.
One of the things that makes this book great is the easy-to-use format. The book can be read straight through, but it really shines as a quick reference. The chapters address everything from making the decision to wean or continue nursing while pregnant to finding positions to adoptive nursing of a second baby. Common fears and myths are also addressed, such as the real facts about miscarriage and who gets what nutrients first. Frequent anecdotes and stories from real moms add an enjoyable element as well.
Hilary Flower should be commended for her sensitive, pragmatic approach to this topic. She looks at tandem nursing honestly, not through a fuzzy filter. Not every writer can acknowledge that some choices are not for everyone, while at the same time supporting and informing mothers on every side of the issue at hand. In the end, she lets the world know that "real, beautiful mothers are actually doing this!" And with the help of this book, they can now do it even better.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, Feb 11 2004

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This book is a fun-to-read combination of mother wisdom and hard scientific evidence on nursing during pregnancy and tandem nursing. It's wonderful to have a resource available that both supports and informs nursing mothers, while providing the research-based information on safety issues that they need. Mothers, lactation professionals and health care professionals will find this to be a valuable addition to their bookshelf.

Kelly, kellymom.com

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interresting! Très intéressant!, Mar 26 2009

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S. Ringuet "Sophie" (Qu�bec) - See all my reviews
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Le seul livre que j'ai trouvé sur l'allaitement en tandem. Il raconte des histoires de femmes et d'enfants qui ont vécu cette expérience. C'est une bonne préparation à l'allaitement en tandem (2 enfants d'�ge différents) et l'allaitement pendant la grossesse!

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!! MUST HAVE!!
This is a MUST have if you plan to nurse 2 babies!! It is HIGHLY recommended ! :D

Published 19 months ago by Amy Mccarty

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't have done without it
I'm a new 2nd time mom of a 3week old daughter and a 26.5month old son.

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