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3.0 out of 5 stars A decent overview of breastfeeding, but lacking detail, Mar 29 2008

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This review is from: Womanly Art Of Breastfeeding 7e (Mass Market Paperback)

I was unsuccessful breastfeeding my first two children. Now that I am pregnant with my third, I decided to take this book out from the library to learn more about how I could do better this time.

I found that The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding was a pretty good overview of breastfeeding, but it was a more simplified book than I was looking for. I wanted more concrete information than the book could offer. For example,I wanted to learn about specific herbs and foods that can help to increase the milk supply. The back of the book mentions it contains information on "how to increase your milk supply by using herbs and medications." But, the book does not say anything specific about which herbs you might take--it only vaguely mentions once or twice that it's possible to increase your milk supply by taking herbs. And on another page it mentions drinking herbal tea instead of coffee to reduce caffeine. That's it!

Most of the book just covers basic techniques, common sense (stuff like "make sure you get enough rest and drink enough fluids") and lots of quotes from breastfeedings moms, most of whom were simply talking about how much they enjoyed breastfeeding. And a lot of the book also details the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby--information which is pretty common knowledge and which I didn't need to read about over and over again.

So although I read this entire book, I don't feel that I really learned anything useful, which was a surprise because it is quite a thick book. But the text is large, and as I previously stated a lot of the information is just common sense sort of stuff.

I was also annoyed by the number of times La Leche League promoted their own books within this one. At times it seemed like the entire book was an advertisement for other books, and for the products they endorse. On just about every other page the authors would say "If you want to learn more about this, read our other book, XYZ."

This book may be useful for someone with no prior knowledge of breastfeeding who has no idea where to begin, but honestly I wasn't very impressed with it and I'm very glad I didn't spend my money on it. I'm sure there must be more detailed and less commercialized guides out there.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Authority on mothering through breastfeeding, Nov 18 2009

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La Leche League has supported breastfeeding mothers for almost 6 decades through mother to mother support and information. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding is easily read and referenced for the busy parent. Every parent's ultimate guide to mothering through breastfeeding.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, Feb 21 2009

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I purchased this book for my daughter as a gift. She is expecting her first child this spring. Since receiving it she has many, many times mentioned information she has read in it and how helpful it has been in understanding what is going on with her body through the pregnancy process. The information has also helped in her decision to breastfeed her baby to make sure that not only does the baby get the best start possible but to help her as well. Great book, Great information.

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