Across the world mothers are urged to breastfeed, but in Western society
many find it difficult. Those who stop can feel unhappy and
demoralised - but why should such a desired, encouraged and biologically
normal behaviour seem so challenging in reality? Breastfeeding Uncovered
reveals how complex social and cultural messages work against new
mothers, damaging the normal physiology of breastfeeding and making it
seem unmanageable.
Professor Amy Brown removes the focus from the mother and instead urges
society to rethink its attitude towards breastfeeding and mothering, in
order to support, encourage and protect mothers who want to breastfeed
their babies.
This book is for anyone who has ever struggled with breastfeeding,
supported new mothers or just wondered what all the fuss is about. Most
of all it is a must-read for anyone who has ever thought a breastfeeding
mother should cover up, or feed her baby elsewhere.
This new edition has been revised and updated with new case studies and
links to research, plus a chapter on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected
breastfeeding, so that it continues to be an up-to-date reflection of
society's attitudes to breastfeeding.
