Sep 01, 2007 registered nurse and lactation consultant karen kerkhoff gromada presents the third revised edition of mothering multiples. None of the mothers in my family or my husbands had ever breastfed. Breastfeeding and caring for twins by karen kerkhoff gromada, karen gromada kerkhoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Company number 1566925 registered charity number 283771. The womanly art of breastfeeding is the book no breastfeeding mum should be without. Motherhood to mothering and beyond allwomen, thereby ignoring differences between women, as well as the complex interaction between corporeality, psychology, and culture. During the early days with my third baby, i felt a special connection in my heart and soul with my lll colleagues and with all the mothers.
Maternity is pre sented by these feminists as a set, immutable role, not as a state involving change and exchange. The lll book mothering multiples by karen kerkhoff gromada became my bible and gave me confidence in my ability to produce enough milk for two babies. There is no better beginning for your baby than the womanly art of breastfeeding. Rude questions and their appropriate responses aside, the desire to have twins is present in many people. Quote chain book giveaway too kim becker aka mommyknows. See more ideas about breastfeeding, breastfeeding support and breastfeeding tips. Haley scribner, area coordinator of leaders acl at the area council meeting, i experienced a wonderful sense of connection as i always do from lll events.
I am now pregnant with twins and am afraid that i will not be able to successfully breastfeed two, or if i can i am. This is mainly a compilation of stories and experiences by mothers of multiples. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After giving births to 30 week twins i hoped for some more really good advice from this book to help with breastfeeding. This book is a favorite of our own fabulous rns who are raising twins. Jun 30, 2007 i just got a copy of mothering multiples. Keep a drink and snack handy plus books or music to pass the time. Its no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby.
The experiences of the groups mothers provided the basis for her book mothering multiples. Pregnancy and birth birth countdown to optimal, sylvie donna. The bottom line is if you have multiple reasons to believe youre carrying multiples, talk to your midwife or doctor about determining the truth. Mamatomama support visit our breastfeeding forum for a place where mamas can ask breastfeeding questions and share their concerns, joys, and frustrations available for registered users only. They can relate quite well to the gamut of feelings that the mothers in the book express. Pointing to the difficult dilemma of contemporary american parenting, the author states quite apodictically that hindu multiple mothering proves western women with no usable model for overcoming the conflict between childcare and career. Karen kerkhoff gromada, msn, rn, ibclc, filca usa gold. I appreciate her help with breastfeeding and mothering. Early life and bondingattachment set the stage for the rest of an individuals life. Working mothers, stayathome mums, single mums, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the books range of breastfeeding information and stories from preparing for breastfeeding. Leche league leader who started a group for mothers breastfeeding multiples and lll published the guide. Breastfeeding and caring for twins or more by karen kerkhoff gromada nursing mother, working mother. While a feminist like friedan is aware of femininity as a.
This also leads to questions of how one knows that one is expecting twins, triplets or more. Lllgb shop comprehensive range of books, leaflets and information sheets for breastfeeding. Breastfeeding of multiples makes up much of the contents, so you would probably also need to complement with a pregnancybirth book not necessarily for multiples, i much much preferred good old the pregnancy book by william sears over the terrorizing and dubious advice in when youre expecting twins, triplets or quads by barbara luke, as. Breastfeeding and caring for twins or more by karen. In keeping with our goal to provide support and education to all mothers and expectant mothers, we provide access to our group library. Now llls classic bestselling guide has been reworked, refocused, and updated for todays mothers and lifestyles. You might be the only mother of twins in your lll group, says elder, but youll find the other mothers are experiencing many of the same joys and challenges and youll get knowledgeable help with. I would often come home from them ready to face whatever challenges came my way.
The first fulllength book on the subject of tandem nursing provides comprehensive answers to a wide range of questions related to breastfeeding during pregnancy and nursing siblings. Needless to say it was the closest book on my nightstand and i havent read it in awhile. Catholic nursing mothers league encouragement and support for breastfeeding and natural mothering. The experiences of mothers in this group provided the basis for her book mothering multiples. Nursing positions for twins from the website of karen kerkhoff gromada, ibclc, author of mothering multiples. I havent finished it yet, but id highly recommend it so far. Any mother or mothertobe is both welcome and encouraged to checkout the womanly art of breastfeeding and breastfeeding pure and simple. Working mothers, stayathome mums, single mums, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book s range of breastfeeding information and stories from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breastmilk. Breastfeeding and caring for twins or more by karen kerkhoff gomada. While pregnant and mothering multiples less than 18 months old you are invited to attend our babies and bellies group this group meets during the hour prior to the monthly support meeting, at 6. Lll books ltd, po box 29, west bridgford, nottingham, ng2 7np.
Now lll s classic bestselling guide has been reworked, refocused, and updated for todays mothers and lifestyles. Complexities and possibilities, a book that promised to reexplore, represent, and make meaning of the process of conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering experiences with multiples. Breastfeeding and caring for twins or more book online at best prices in india on. The author also provides current information on her website at softcover, 448 pages. They disapproved of my desire to do so, explaining that it was too exhausting and telling me stories of women who failed. Books from our lending library are available to check out till the next monthly meeting.
The essential guide for breastfeeding and staying close to your baby after you return to work. I have been attending lll meetings for more than 15 years and have been a leader for over 12 years. My doctors wife, a lactation consultant, was a big help as well as another public health nurse. Mothering multiples by karen kerkhoff gromada healthy babies. Lll usa supports all breastfeeding, chest feeding, and human milk feeding families, inclusive of their race, ethnicity, immigration status, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, primary language, ability, or socioeconomic status. Complexities and possibilities is not a traditional guide or how to parenting book. Information for health professionals and citizens, including state health statistics, prevention and health promotion, and health care and healthrelated professions. A great resource if you are wanting to lookup information or have particular questions. Karen kerkhoff gromada, ibclc is the author of mothering multiples. Sometimes, a mothers intuition is the best indicator of whether or not shes having twins.
During the early days with my third baby, i felt a special connection in my heart and soul with my lll colleagues and with all the mothers whose breastfeeding wisdom has been passed along. Registered nurse and lactation consultant karen kerkhoff gromada presents the third revised edition of mothering multiples. Do read the womanly art of breastfeeding, mothering multiples by karen gromada. Dec 08, 2008 several moms have asked us for book suggestions on breastfeeding. Perseverance paid off the lll book mothering multiples by karen kerkhoff gromada became my bible and gave me confidence in my ability to produce enough milk for two babies. Many mothers of multiples find themselves asking these questions. Food and herbs that promote milk production and a mothers health hilary jacobson mothering multiples gromada motherwise. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed one or more infants, provided that. Up until recently, meetings have reengerized and inspired me. Move your mouse over the blue ball to the left of the book title to see lllis description of the book.
Love these books when im pregnant, hate them when im not. I have two boys, ages 5 and 7 and successfullty breastfed both of them for close to a year. It does give recommendations of managing the trials of mothering multiples, but keeps the priorities straight. An llli classic, available in english, spanish, dutch and italian. Working mothers, stayathome mums, single mums, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the books range of breastfeeding information and stories from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breastmilk. Breastfeeding and caring for twins or more these are also helpful for tandem nursing. This seems a rather ethnocentric statement in a book devoted to new crosscultural development.
This book reassures mothers that breastfeeding and caring for multiples just takes a little more time than caring for a singleton. Which can also create the belief that they have gotten pregnant with twins or wonder what they can do to increase the chances of having twins. Our monthly support meeting is a great place to meet other moms. Working mothers, stayathome mums, single mums, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book s range of breastfeeding information and stories from preparing for breastfeeding. Members are welcome to check out any of the books listed below. Demeter press took on the challenge of discussing multiples through on mothering multiples. Its very reassuring to many mothers ive worked with, because it shows all of the positives along with the negatives. I am now pregnant with twins and am afraid that i will not be able to successfully breastfeed two, or if i can i am afraid i will not enjoy it. I also set up help ahead of time, help to take care of all the other aspects of life so i could focus on nursing the babies the first 6 weeks. In this third revised edition of mothering multiples, author karen kerkhoff gromada offers valuable information with an emphasis on breastfeeding and attachmentstyle parenting. Lll s mothering concepts helped shape the person i am and the mother i am.