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# Globally trusted La Leche League insights 576 pages of expert guidance 8th fully revised edition The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Completely Revised and Updated 8th Edition

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## Key Features

- • **Inclusive & Practical:** From working moms to multiples, get strategies that fit your unique lifestyle.
- • **Latest 8th Edition Updates:** Stay ahead with refreshed, research-backed advice tailored for modern moms.
- • **Empowering & Evidence-Based:** Cut through misinformation with honest, science-backed knowledge that builds confidence.
- • **Comprehensive 576-Page Guide:** Dive deep into breastfeeding wisdom that supports every stage and situation.
- • **Globally Respected Expertise:** Benefit from La Leche League’s decades of trusted support and community.

## Overview

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, 8th Revised Edition, is a 576-page, research-driven guide published by Ballantine Books in 2010. Authored by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, and Teresa Pitman, it offers updated, inclusive breastfeeding advice from the globally respected La Leche League. This edition supports diverse mothers with practical strategies, real-mom wisdom, and scientific insights, making it an essential resource for nurturing healthy, confident breastfeeding relationships.

## Description

It’s no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, refocused, and updated for today’s mothers and lifestyles. Working mothers, stay-at-home moms, single moms, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book’s range of nursing advice, stories, and information—from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breast milk. With all-new photos and illustrations, this ultimate support bible offers • real-mom wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably—from avoiding sore nipples to simply enjoying the amazing bonding experience • new insights into old approaches toward latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions • strategies for moms who choose to breastfeed for a short time or who plan to nurse for a year or more • reassuring information on nursing after a C-section or delivery complications • recent scientific data that highlight the many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding • helpful tips for building your support network—at home or when back at work • nursing special-needs infants, premies, multiples, and how to thrive no matter what curveball life throws • guidance on breast health issues, weight gain, day care, colic, postpartum depression, food allergies, and medications Plus—Internet references for further information, including La Leche League support sites and groups. Mothers bringing babies into a new world want sustainable, healthy, positive ways to help their children blossom and thrive. There is no better beginning for your baby than the womanly art of breastfeeding.

Review: Not judgmental, just honest. - First off- you might not like everything you read in this book. When I started reading it, I was a formula feeding mother (that should tell you something!), and had not followed any advice or research disclosed in this book. However, reading this was a revelation to me. This book is meticulously cited, and there are no claims made without research to back it up. The authors do not sugar coat this information, so if you are like me when I initially read it, you might be slightly taken aback. But if you are looking for a book on breastfeeding that is chock-full of legitimate research and valuable information, this is the book for you. When my son was born, I was told I shouldn't be nursing if I was planning on consuming any alcohol, or taking any medication, etc, etc. (though there are plenty of medications that you definitely should NOT be taking while nursing, that are plenty that are perfectly safe to take while nursing, and many doctors and nurses take the "safe" route by just telling you to formula feed- rather than look up safety information on drugs while nursing. For those who are interested in this, I would recommend reading Dr. Hale, who has compiled a vast amount of information related to risks of specific drugs while nursing). I was also told that my child "needed" to be supplemented with formula from day one (false). All of this misinformation I received within a few weeks of having my child. Soon after, my son's pediatrician began telling me how my breastmilk (which was already in very low supply, thank you unnecessary supplementation!) lacked vital nutrients that formula (specifically, Similac) provided. I was a young mother, and confused. I had been breastfed myself, and before I had my child I never imagined I would end up bottle-feeding, or get bombarded by so much (mis)information from supposedly credible sources. Taking my ped's advice, I stopped breastfeeding completely, and formula fed instead. A couple months later, I found out that pediatrician had had her med school paid for, in full, by Abbott (makers of Similac). Coincidence? Yeah, right. It did not take long for me to understand what a terrible (personal) mistake this was. My son became sickly. At least once every three to four weeks, he would contract some type of illness. Stomach virus, bad cold, fevers, you name it. This is when I heard about re-lactation, and immediately decided this was what I wanted to do. I had heard good things about this book, so I decided to pick it up as an additional resource. Though I had not re-lactated when I read this book initially, and hated some of what I read (yes, formula is bad for babies), it was a harsh wake-up call. Furthermore, I found the text surprisingly encouraging and motivating, despite some of the harsh truths it seemed to brutally convey at the time. It made me feel empowered with new knowledge, as a mother, and confident in my body. Amazing. My re-lactation attempt was successful, and was for me, possibly the best decision I ever made. As soon as I began producing milk again, my son stopped getting sick. No more colds, no more stomach bugs, no more all-nighters screaming. I would never claim that breastfed babies never get sick, but they DO get sick much less often, and with much less severity, than formula fed infants (babies fed formula are 14x more likely to be hospitalized for illnesses, if that tells you anything). But more than the health benefits that my son gained (he is still nursing almost 18 months after re-lactation, and still hasn't gotten sick), we gained a tremendous bond through our nursing relationship. Nursing is amazing for so many reasons that most books and professionals never discuss (save this book). It comforts, consoles, strengthens and empowers both mother and child. As a feminist, it pains me that so many who claim to represent women and equality (cough, Joan Wolf, cough) treat breastfeeding as a curse, a terrible chain, or enslavement. I feel that my experience, made possible by this book- has left me feeling empowered as a woman and as a mother. Some of the topics discussed or advice given you might not like or wish to pursue, which is understandable. The topic of co-sleeping is controversial, and though some would love the information and advice given on it, others might not be inclined to at all. If you don't have an open mind, this might not be the book for you. But if you value research-based information, detailed accounts of nursing at all ages and situations, you would love it. Certainly this might be too much information for some. For me, it was just right. If all this sounds good to you, get this book. If you are like me, it might just change your life.
Review: Not just about breastfeeding - my favorite go-to for mothering advice - I initially bought it and read it while still pregnant to prepare for breastfeeding. It definitely helped me a lot in navigating the challenges early on (my baby had a tongue tie). I was also more aware of what options I had and "breastfeeding lingo" so to speak, so discussions with my lactation consultant were a lot easier. What I love about this book though is it goes beyond breastfeeding - it's the most reassuring book I've ever read as a first time mom. Instead of giving specific "do it this way" advice, the book encourages you to listen to your baby and to trust your instincts. The authors remind you - because of your baby's instinct to cry and reach out to you if he needs something, and your mothering instinct to want to soothe him - that you are fully capable (serious complications aside of course) of taking care of your baby, and that things will work out and that as a mother, you will know and do what is best for your child. The first 6 weeks (especially the first two) were so hard and I found myself re-reading this book again and again. The amazing thing was, almost everything they said was spot on. When my daughter turned 6 weeks, she went through a phase when she would not want to be put down. I had to have her in my Moby Wrap constantly. When I read the part on "why babies cry", they said something like "the number one reason babies cry is because they miss their mothers, and this tends to peak at around 6 weeks". Bingo! The quotes from other mothers were very reassuring as well - I remember crying after reading a quote saying, after 6 or 8 weeks, everything gets better. In hindsight (my baby is 10 weeks now). Back then, my baby was 4 weeks old and it was comforting to know it wasn't just me being a stupid, incapable mom, that all mothers out there go through this. And the 6-8 week mark? Spot on. After 6 weeks I began to enjoy being home with her all day, and after 8 weeks, I wasn't terrified if we had to step out of the house anymore. I got the kindle version which was great for one handed reading while breastfeeding. Being able to search the book also came really handy. Note that some lactation consultants give the book out as part of the initial consultation fee, and if you become a member of La Leche League, you can get a free copy as well.

## Features

- Author: Diane Wiessinger.Diana West.Teresa Pitman.
- Publisher: Ballantine Books
- Pages: 576
- Publication Date: 2010
- Edition: 8th Revised, Updated ed.
- Binding: Paperback
- MSRP: 14.99
- ISBN13: 9780345518446
- ISBN: 0345518446
- Other ISBN: 9780345518453
- Other ISBN Binding: printisbn
- Language: en

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,613 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #75 in Pregnancy & Childbirth (Books) #106 in Baby & Toddler Parenting |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,283 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not judgmental, just honest.
*by C***N on January 13, 2012*

First off- you might not like everything you read in this book. When I started reading it, I was a formula feeding mother (that should tell you something!), and had not followed any advice or research disclosed in this book. However, reading this was a revelation to me. This book is meticulously cited, and there are no claims made without research to back it up. The authors do not sugar coat this information, so if you are like me when I initially read it, you might be slightly taken aback. But if you are looking for a book on breastfeeding that is chock-full of legitimate research and valuable information, this is the book for you. When my son was born, I was told I shouldn't be nursing if I was planning on consuming any alcohol, or taking any medication, etc, etc. (though there are plenty of medications that you definitely should NOT be taking while nursing, that are plenty that are perfectly safe to take while nursing, and many doctors and nurses take the "safe" route by just telling you to formula feed- rather than look up safety information on drugs while nursing. For those who are interested in this, I would recommend reading Dr. Hale, who has compiled a vast amount of information related to risks of specific drugs while nursing). I was also told that my child "needed" to be supplemented with formula from day one (false). All of this misinformation I received within a few weeks of having my child. Soon after, my son's pediatrician began telling me how my breastmilk (which was already in very low supply, thank you unnecessary supplementation!) lacked vital nutrients that formula (specifically, Similac) provided. I was a young mother, and confused. I had been breastfed myself, and before I had my child I never imagined I would end up bottle-feeding, or get bombarded by so much (mis)information from supposedly credible sources. Taking my ped's advice, I stopped breastfeeding completely, and formula fed instead. A couple months later, I found out that pediatrician had had her med school paid for, in full, by Abbott (makers of Similac). Coincidence? Yeah, right. It did not take long for me to understand what a terrible (personal) mistake this was. My son became sickly. At least once every three to four weeks, he would contract some type of illness. Stomach virus, bad cold, fevers, you name it. This is when I heard about re-lactation, and immediately decided this was what I wanted to do. I had heard good things about this book, so I decided to pick it up as an additional resource. Though I had not re-lactated when I read this book initially, and hated some of what I read (yes, formula is bad for babies), it was a harsh wake-up call. Furthermore, I found the text surprisingly encouraging and motivating, despite some of the harsh truths it seemed to brutally convey at the time. It made me feel empowered with new knowledge, as a mother, and confident in my body. Amazing. My re-lactation attempt was successful, and was for me, possibly the best decision I ever made. As soon as I began producing milk again, my son stopped getting sick. No more colds, no more stomach bugs, no more all-nighters screaming. I would never claim that breastfed babies never get sick, but they DO get sick much less often, and with much less severity, than formula fed infants (babies fed formula are 14x more likely to be hospitalized for illnesses, if that tells you anything). But more than the health benefits that my son gained (he is still nursing almost 18 months after re-lactation, and still hasn't gotten sick), we gained a tremendous bond through our nursing relationship. Nursing is amazing for so many reasons that most books and professionals never discuss (save this book). It comforts, consoles, strengthens and empowers both mother and child. As a feminist, it pains me that so many who claim to represent women and equality (cough, Joan Wolf, cough) treat breastfeeding as a curse, a terrible chain, or enslavement. I feel that my experience, made possible by this book- has left me feeling empowered as a woman and as a mother. Some of the topics discussed or advice given you might not like or wish to pursue, which is understandable. The topic of co-sleeping is controversial, and though some would love the information and advice given on it, others might not be inclined to at all. If you don't have an open mind, this might not be the book for you. But if you value research-based information, detailed accounts of nursing at all ages and situations, you would love it. Certainly this might be too much information for some. For me, it was just right. If all this sounds good to you, get this book. If you are like me, it might just change your life.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not just about breastfeeding - my favorite go-to for mothering advice
*by C***T on August 28, 2013*

I initially bought it and read it while still pregnant to prepare for breastfeeding. It definitely helped me a lot in navigating the challenges early on (my baby had a tongue tie). I was also more aware of what options I had and "breastfeeding lingo" so to speak, so discussions with my lactation consultant were a lot easier. What I love about this book though is it goes beyond breastfeeding - it's the most reassuring book I've ever read as a first time mom. Instead of giving specific "do it this way" advice, the book encourages you to listen to your baby and to trust your instincts. The authors remind you - because of your baby's instinct to cry and reach out to you if he needs something, and your mothering instinct to want to soothe him - that you are fully capable (serious complications aside of course) of taking care of your baby, and that things will work out and that as a mother, you will know and do what is best for your child. The first 6 weeks (especially the first two) were so hard and I found myself re-reading this book again and again. The amazing thing was, almost everything they said was spot on. When my daughter turned 6 weeks, she went through a phase when she would not want to be put down. I had to have her in my Moby Wrap constantly. When I read the part on "why babies cry", they said something like "the number one reason babies cry is because they miss their mothers, and this tends to peak at around 6 weeks". Bingo! The quotes from other mothers were very reassuring as well - I remember crying after reading a quote saying, after 6 or 8 weeks, everything gets better. In hindsight (my baby is 10 weeks now). Back then, my baby was 4 weeks old and it was comforting to know it wasn't just me being a stupid, incapable mom, that all mothers out there go through this. And the 6-8 week mark? Spot on. After 6 weeks I began to enjoy being home with her all day, and after 8 weeks, I wasn't terrified if we had to step out of the house anymore. I got the kindle version which was great for one handed reading while breastfeeding. Being able to search the book also came really handy. Note that some lactation consultants give the book out as part of the initial consultation fee, and if you become a member of La Leche League, you can get a free copy as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Complete guide to breastfeeding!
*by A***R on May 14, 2026*

It took a bit longer than normal to receive this book, but that's OK. This is a complete guide to breastfeeding including preparation. I recommend it for every new mom (Mom to be) who wants to know more bout breastfeeding. Think of all the savings you have by producing your own milk. The best for baby!!

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