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Summary: A must read for any woman
Review: If I could recommend just one book to the expectant mother undecided about breastfeeding this would be the one. It gives information that I've never read or heard anywhere else, all of it sourced from experts most people would recognize such as Dr. Dickley Grant-Read and Dr. John Bowlby.
Everyone knows breastfeeding is best for baby but that in itself might not be enough to persuade some women. Adding in the fact that proper breastfeeding can keep the mother from having her period for over a year and keep her infertile naturally might just be the extra nudge she needs to nurse her baby.
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Summary: Every Breastfeeding Mother Should Read This Book
Review: Mothers who are reluctant to risk using hormonal methods of birth control while breastfeeding no longer have to rely on less-effective barrier methods or "chance." With this book, nursing mothers now have the ability to space births as effectively as the Pill, Depo-Provera, Norplant, and the IUD-- without any of the harmful side effects. Mrs. Kippley not only explains what natural mothering is and how it spaces babies, but spells out, step by step, how to maximize your own natural breastfeeding infertility. It only makes sense that what is "good for mother is good for baby." This book goes far beyond simply "breasfeeding as birth control." You won't just read it once-- it's a book you'll refer back to many times for information and support. This book should be read by every nursing mom!!
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Summary: Every Breastfeeding Mother Should Read This Book
Review: Mothers who are reluctant to risk using hormonal methods of birth control while breastfeeding no longer have to rely on less-effective barrier methods or "chance." With this book, nursing mothers now have the ability to space births as effectively as the Pill, Depo-Provera, Norplant, and the IUD-- without any of the harmful side effects. Mrs. Kippley not only explains what natural mothering is and how it spaces babies, but spells out, step by step, how to maximize your own natural breastfeeding infertility. It only makes sense that what is "good for mother is good for baby." This book goes far beyond simply "breasfeeding as birth control." You won't just read it once-- it's a book you'll refer back to many times for information and support. This book should be read by every nursing mom!!
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Summary: controversial, but good
Review: So far this book makes a lot of sence, and it could save people a few cents too. The rules are simple, but not easy. I plan to test the ideas, I have been doing what is suggested anyway.
The chapters are easy to read and the writing is not confusing. I have not understood all of the words she has used, but the book is written in such a way that it is not difficult to figure out what is meant.
If you are unable to be near your child all the time (for example, if your occupation prohibits it), or if you give into social pressures easily, this book is probably not for you, but if you want nothing less than the best for your baby / child (and yourself) this is a good book for you to add to your collection.
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Summary: controversial, but good
Review: So far this book makes a lot of sence, and it could save people a few cents too. The rules are simple, but not easy. I plan to test the ideas, I have been doing what is suggested anyway.
The chapters are easy to read and the writing is not confusing. I have not understood all of the words she has used, but the book is written in such a way that it is not difficult to figure out what is meant.
If you are unable to be near your child all the time (for example, if your occupation prohibits it), or if you give into social pressures easily, this book is probably not for you, but if you want nothing less than the best for your baby / child (and yourself) this is a good book for you to add to your collection.
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Summary: This book changed my life.
Review: The bible says to give honor to whom honor is due. It would seem to me that Sheila Kippley is due honor for her research on this ever so unknown to the masses topic. The Lord lead me to this book. Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing was a precious revelation for me as I realized our maker knew exactly what He was doing when He designed us. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalms 139:14 How sad, that our world has become so anti-Christ that it literally took a revelation for me to discover that I don't HAVE to use ANY pills or contraceptive devices and that in truth these are contrary to God. Upon discovering the knowledge in Mrs. Kippley's Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing, we have two children spaced at a lovely time of 22 months apart and hoping for another that would be even further apart as my youngest is already 15 months. The only control over birth since our first child has been just living life the way God intended. (having children and nursing them) I thank God for inspiring this book and letting me find it when we really needed to. I feel great healthwise and am looking forward to having babies until my childbearing season in life ends, using only breastfeeding as the means for natural child spacing. Thank you Mrs. Kippley. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Be fruitful and multiply! Hallelujah
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Summary: An Amazing Discovery for Women Passionate about Mothering
Review: The Lord led me to the book, "Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing" at a La Leche League meeting, shortly after the birth of our first child. I was a bit stunned and at the same time mesmerized upon seeing the title in the group's lending library. I remember the excitement I felt and the anticipation in hoping the book was about what I thought it was. I was not dissappointed. The book made reference to a term I don't recall ever hearing before, the term, "Natural Mothering." I found the author's guidance in learning the art of Organic Mothering an answer to prayer as I had been for sometime grappling with the morality of contraception and seeking direction regarding the path the Lord would have our family travel. Mrs. Kippley's writings are practical in spelling out what a woman needs to do to naturally space her babies an average of two years apart, backed up by scientific research and true, life experience. The book is also laced with sound advice and encouragement pertinent to good mothering skills. The book mothered me which was a Godsend in not having a real life mother to impart these truths, as is the case with so many women today. Mrs. Kippley's motherly admonitions bring us back to our senses, helping us to recover the art and heart of mothering, seemingly lost in America over the past few decades. Be ready and willing to delight in staying home and keeping your baby close as Natural Mothering is attatchment parenting in it's purest form. Break free from the fear of conception and relax knowing that if you're nursing your child in the loving way Mrs. Kippley lays out, you have chose the best path. You may even be surprised to find that you might have to wean away from the practice of Natural Mothering a bit yo conceive. There is nothing new under the sun. Thank you to Sheila Kippley for putting in print mothering wisdom and knowledge of the ages. And thank the Lord, that some things never change.
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Summary: excellent! informitive and supportive of mothers
Review: This book should be read by every nursing mom! It covers problems you must face with nursing and with lack of support in today's society for breastfeeding. It gives the very much needed "shot in the arm" for nursing mothers. A definite keeper.
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Summary: Well-researched, great information, not just for Catholics
Review: This book tells new mothers what many doctors don't know. Yes, breastfeeding CAN space children. The World Health Organization promotes it as such! Since the beginning of time, women all over the world have used breastfeeding to both nurture babies and space them about two years apart. However, in modern American culture the way we often breastfeed does NOT work to space children. This book explains why not, and how to get back to nature. I have used this book, and am still without periods with a near-7 month old baby. I recommend it. Also check out CCLI.org for more information about the author.
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Summary: The Best Advice I Read When Pregnant with My First Child
Review: This book was exactly what I was looking for! At last a book that regards babies and children as gifts and positive additions to our lives, rather than inconveniences to 'get through' as fast as possible. I intuitively knew that strict schedules and letting the baby "cry it out" didn't seem natural or normal. Sheila Kippley's book confirmed these things for me, and with well-researched reference material!The info on ecological breastfeeding is invaluable, and way different than the supposedly "helpful" info in popular parenting books and magazines. My son is happy, healthy, intelligent and vibrant thanks to the info I received from this book. Baby #2 is due in weeks, and will enjoy all the same benefits!
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