Why Breastfeeding Should Be Celebrated, Not Shamed is a thought-provoking and informative short read book that aims to shed light on the importance of breastfeeding and challenge the societal stigma surrounding it. With a comprehensive table of contents, this book covers a wide range of topics related to breastfeeding, providing readers with valuable insights and debunking common myths. The book begins by highlighting the numerous benefits of breastfeeding, both for the mother and the baby. It explores the nutritional advantages, the boost to the immune system, and the emotional bonding that breastfeeding fosters. By presenting scientific evidence and personal anecdotes, the book aims to empower mothers to make informed choices about their feeding methods. In the chapter on breastfeeding myths, the author addresses common misconceptions and provides factual information to dispel them. From concerns about milk supply to the belief that breastfeeding is inconvenient, this chapter aims to educate readers and encourage a more positive and supportive attitude towards breastfeeding. Breastfeeding in public is a topic that often sparks controversy and discomfort. This book delves into the societal pressures and challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers when nursing in public spaces. It advocates for a more inclusive and accepting environment, where breastfeeding mothers can feel confident and supported. The book also explores the impact of breastfeeding on maternal mental health, emphasizing the positive effects it can have on reducing postpartum depression and anxiety. It highlights the importance of emotional support and self-care for breastfeeding mothers. Furthermore, the book delves into the long-term health benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and the child. It discusses the reduced risk of certain diseases and conditions, such as obesity and diabetes, and emphasizes the role of breastfeeding in promoting a healthier future. In addition to the personal and health-related aspects, the book also addresses the environmental benefits of breastfeeding. It explores the ecological impact of formula production and highlights breastfeeding as a sustainable and eco-friendly choice. Supporting breastfeeding mothers is crucial, and this book provides practical advice and resources for individuals and communities to offer the necessary support. It emphasizes the importance of creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for breastfeeding mothers. Finally, the book concludes by advocating for a change in the narrative surrounding breastfeeding. It encourages society to celebrate and normalize breastfeeding, rather than shaming and stigmatizing it. With its comprehensive coverage of various aspects of breastfeeding, Why Breastfeeding Should Be Celebrated, Not Shamed is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the importance of breastfeeding and promoting a more supportive and inclusive society. Whether you are a new mother, a healthcare This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Why Breastfeeding Should Be Celebrated, Not Shamed Benefits of Breastfeeding Breastfeeding Myths Debunked Breastfeeding in Public Challenges Faced by Breastfeeding Mothers Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health Breastfeeding and Bonding Breastfeeding and Long-Term Health Benefits Breastfeeding and the Environment Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers Changing the Narrative Frequently Asked Questions

From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting. “Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times “The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good writer.” —NPR With Expecting Better, award-winning economist Emily Oster spotted a need in the pregnancy market for advice that gave women the information they needed to make the best decision for their own pregnancies. By digging into the data, Oster found that much of the conventional pregnancy wisdom was wrong. In Cribsheet, she now tackles an even greater challenge: decision-making in the early years of parenting. As any new parent knows, there is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. From the earliest days, parents get the message that they must make certain choices around feeding, sleep, and schedule or all will be lost. There's a rule—or three—for everything. But the benefits of these choices can be overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make your own best decision? Armed with the data, Oster finds that the conventional wisdom doesn't always hold up. She debunks myths around breastfeeding (not a panacea), sleep training (not so bad!), potty training (wait until they're ready or possibly bribe with M&Ms), language acquisition (early talkers aren't necessarily geniuses), and many other topics. She also shows parents how to think through freighted questions like if and how to go back to work, how to think about toddler discipline, and how to have a relationship and parent at the same time. Economics is the science of decision-making, and Cribsheet is a thinking parent's guide to the chaos and frequent misinformation of the early years. Emily Oster is a trained expert—and mom of two—who can empower us to make better, less fraught decisions—and stay sane in the years before preschool.

A Harvard-trained obstetrician-gynecologist, prominent blogger, and author of the classic How Your Baby Is Born delivers a timely, important, and sure to be headline-making expose that shines a light on the natural parenting movement and the multimillion-dollar industry behind it. The natural parenting movement praises the virtues of birth without medical interference, staunchly advocates breastfeeding for all mothers, and hails attachment parenting. Once the exclusive province of the alternative lifestyle, natural parenting has gone mainstream, becoming a lucrative big business today. But those who do not subscribe to this method are often made to feel as if they are doing their children harm. Dr. Amy Tuteur understands their apprehensions. “Parenting quickly feels synonymous with guilt. And of late, there is no bigger arena for this pervasive guilt than childbirth.” As a medical professional with a long career in obstetrics and gynecology and as the mother of four children, Tuteur is no stranger to the insurmountable pressures and subsequent feelings of blame and self-condemnation that mothers experience during their children’s early years. The natural parenting movement, she contends, is not helping them raise their children better. Instead, it capitalizes on their uncertainty, manipulating parents when they are most vulnerable. In Push Back, she chronicles the movement’s history from its roots to its modern practices, incorporating her own experiences as a mother and successful OB-GYN with original research on the latest in childbirth science. She also reveals the dangerous and overtly misogynistic motives of some of its proponents—conservative men who sought to limit women’s control and autonomy. As she debunks, one by one, the guilt-inducing myths of natural birth and parenting, Dr. Tuteur empowers women to embrace the method of childbirth that is right for them, while reassuring all parents that the most important thing they can do is love and care for their children.

"Breastfeeding has become a moral imperative in 21st century America. Once upon a time, this moral imperative made sense. Breastfeeding was believed to bring multiple health benefits, including increased resistance to many chronic and even fatal diseases, protection against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), improved intelligence, and countless immunities. The irony now, however, is that breastfeeding continues to gain moral force just as scientists are showing that its benefits have been greatly exaggerated. In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention declared the failure to breastfeed "a public health issue, " thus placing bottle-feeding on par with smoking, obesity, and unsafe sex. Recently, politicians too have launched highly visible breastfeeding initiatives, such as former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's well-publicized Latch On campaign. And, meanwhile, women who don't breastfeed their babies have found themselves with a lot of explaining to do. Physicians, public health officials, and other mothers are pressuring them to breastfeed even though the best science shows that the advantages of doing so are minimal at best. What is going on? In Lactivism, Courtney Jung offers the most deeply researched and far-reaching critique of the breastfeeding imperative to date. Drawing on a wide range of evidence, from rigorously peer-reviewed scientific research to interviews with physicians, politicians, business interests, activists, social workers, and mothers from across the social and political spectrum, Jung presents an eye-opening account of how a practice that began as an alternative to Big Business has become Big Business itself"--

From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious—curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff they thought they understood. As it turns out, they aren't the only curious ones. They've since amassed a rabid fan base, making Stuff You Should Know one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Armed with their inquisitive natures and a passion for sharing, they uncover the weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics. The pair have now taken their near-boundless "whys" and "hows" from your earbuds to the pages of a book for the first time—featuring a completely new array of subjects that they’ve long wondered about and wanted to explore. Each chapter is further embellished with snappy visual material to allow for rabbit-hole tangents and digressions—including charts, illustrations, sidebars, and footnotes. Follow along as the two dig into the underlying stories of everything from the origin of Murphy beds, to the history of facial hair, to the psychology of being lost. Have you ever wondered about the world around you, and wished to see the magic in everyday things? Come get curious with Stuff You Should Know. With Josh and Chuck as your guide, there’s something interesting about everything (...except maybe jackhammers).

Monitoring mothers: a recent history of following the doctor's orders -- The science: does breastfeeding make smarter, happier, and healthier babies? -- Minding your own (risky) business: health and personal responsibility -- From the womb to the breast: total motherhood and risk-free children -- Scaring mothers: the government campaign for breastfeeding -- Conclusion: whither breastfeeding?

Of the approximately four million women who give birth each year, 70 percent will choose to breastfeed. This delightfully funny book helps those 2.8 million nursing moms laugh out loud, learn with unexpected tips and trivia, and de-stress during the most exciting new phase of their life. In this humorous tribute to the lactating legacy of breastfeeding moms, Shannon Payette Seip and Adrienne Hedger deliver more than 50 games, trivia questions, quizzes, doodling activities, mock advice columns, and quirky top ten lists on the subject of breastfeeding. Full-color cartoon illustrations add to the fun. Perfectly portioned for a quick read, the book includes: * Top 10 Things Your Boobs Would Say If They Could Talk * Quiz: Who Hasn't Seen Your Boobs? * Alternate Uses for Nursing Pads * How to Find Your Inner Hottie