Synopses & Reviews
There are many reasons women bottlefeed their child. Some are health-related. Some are driven by other needs. Yet, the decision not to breastfeed is very difficult to make. Not only do mothers have to deal with their own emotions, but society has stigmatized those who bottlefeed. Now, in this practical book you will find the answers that will help you make the best choice for you and your child.
Written by a mother of two, When Breastfeeding Is Not an Option will help you make an informed, personal decision. It will give you information in a cool and calm manner, far from the noise of superstition, political correctness, and unscientific mythology. Inside, you'll find insights from a number of experts and personal stories from mothers who have been thereinformation that you won't find anywhere else, including:
Breast or Bottle: Which Is Best for You?
A Quiz for Expectant Mothers
A cost and nutrition comparison of formula brands
How to choose the right bottles and nipples
Tips about the proper storage, transportation, and heating and cooling of formula
The ups and downs of juggling employment and infant feeding
How to go about weaning your child
And much more
When Breastfeeding Is Not an Option is a supportive and reassuring guide to making a well-informed decision about how to feed your infant.
About the Author
Peggy Robin is the author of How to Be a Successful Fertility Patient and Outwitting Toddlers. She is the mother ot two daughters, one breastfed, one bottlefed.
Synopsis
Each year millions of women are faced with a choice -- to breast-feed or bottlefeed. In this reassuring book, Peggy Robin debunks the myths, exposes the hidden agendas of the anti-bottle camp, and gives women everything they need to know in order to make the right choice for themselves and their child.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-285) and index.