Product Description

The classic handbook for mothers who breastfeed their children past infancy in an updated expanded edition. Norma Jane Bumgarner puts the experience of nursing an older baby or child in perspective, within the context of the entire mother-child relationship. She cites biological, cultural, and historical evidence in support of extended breastfeeding and shares stories gleaned from thousands of families for whom breastfeeding and natural weaning have been the norm.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #92220 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 308 pages

About the Author
Norma Jane Bumgarner, mother of four and grandmother of three (and still counting,) is a La Leche League Leader Alumna who served as a Group leader, then Area Coordinator of Leaders for Oklahoma, and later as a Regional Administrator of Leaders for Latin America and the West Indies. Recently graduated with a Masters in Journalism, she serves as an adjuct instructor at the University of Oklahoma.

Customer Reviews

Proves there's always something to learn!
Since my toddler shows no sign of weaning, and I'm very pregnant, I bought this book. Considering how highly recommended it is, I'm not surprised it's a good resource, both for answering questions I already had, and helping me think of more that I had not anticipated. I can't speak from two-at-a-time nursing experience, but this book seems to be one I'll keep close at hand as we figure out our new triad!

Not useful for working moms
I have an 11-month old son and have worked almost full-time for 4 months. This book is useless for working moms. After taking pains to say that nursing mothers shouldn't work, she goes on to say that if you do need/choose to work, pumping will be impossible to maintain long-term and that working mothers often choose to wean so they can stop pumping and get back to "socializing with their coworkers" at breaktime. As someone who has pumped in every imaginable situation in order to continue to breastfeed my son, I find this both ignorant and insulting. I will look elsewhere for advice on keeping on breastfeeding and working after my son turns 1.

Great Book !
I have a two year old son who is still nursing; I purchased this book when he was about one and a half. I found it to be extremely informative and reassuring. In the midst of criticisms and concerns from those around me (when are you going to wean that child????) I really needed to hear from others who are making the same choice that I am making and to be reminded that it is perfectly acceptable and beneficial to continue to nurse a toddler. The book contains lots of practical information for dealing with situations that arise when nursing an active toddler as well as dealing with sleep issues (a biggie in my house!) I also really enjoyed the historical and cultural perspectives on nursing.