Saggy Boobs and Other Breastfeeding Myths by Lou Gardiner

Any woman breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed is bombarded with information and it is difficult to separate the fact from fiction. In Saggy Boobs and Other Breastfeeding Myths, Valerie Finigan dispels some of the fallacies surrounding breastfeeding in a humourous way which is beautifully illustrated in embroidery by Lou Gardiner.

Synopsis

Do bottle fed babies sleep better and feed longer than breastfed babies? Are modern formula milks as good as breastmilk? Are breastfed babies woozies that want picking up all the time? And is it really easier and more convenient to bottle-feed?

Many women thinking about breastfeeding their babies are put off by rumours and myths. In their award-winning, beautifully illustrated book infant feeding specialist Val Finigan and embroidery artist Lou Gardiner tackle commonly held beliefs about breastfeeding with wisdom, warmth and wit.

Reviews

 "Clever, beautiful, thoughtful, vibrant and artistic, this delightful book is a colourful guide debunking common breastfeeding myths. The text is set against embroidery - perfect, not just in design, but as a metaphor for how humans embroider ideas and belief!" The Mother

"A lovely gift and ideal, easy-to-read, introduction to breastfeeding for new mums or mums-to-be." Breatsfeeding Matters, La Leche League

"On first viewing of Saggy Boobs and other Breastfeeding Myths, what strikes you is the sheer exquisitness of the production itself. Each and every page features illustrations of embroidery panels (by artist Lou Gardiner) - very humorous and very accurate. An inspirational read." Association of Lactation Consultants Ireland

Endorsements

  “Val’s book will be a great boost for breastfeeding mums everywhere. It is very funny; it has stunning illustrations and is packed with good, practical advice from real life mums who have breastfed their own children”. Elle Macpherson