Breastfeeding Sucks: What to Do when Your Mammaries Make You Miserable

by Joanne Kimes

You know breastfeeding sucks when...

Your breast pump starts to resemble a medieval torture device
Your latest scent is eau de' cabbage leaves
Your breasts rival Old Faithful as a must-see attraction

If you need to latch on to something with your free hand while your little miracle is latched on to you, then Breastfeeding Sucks is the book for you. Inside, Joanne Kimes In the hilarious, real-mom style that made Pregnancy Sucks a hit, Kimes lays it all out. She gives as much mitigating advice as she can muster to reduce the nipple pain, engorgement, fatique, and frustration that come with breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding Sucks is the only book you need on the long road to sippy cups.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

I used to write for TV but when I became pregnant, I couldn't believe there wasn't a book out there that delved into the true perils of procreation. So I wrote "Pregnancy Sucks", sent it out to a handful of publishers and, at the lowest point in any woman's year, when trying on bathing suits at the mall, I got a call that it was going to be published! It became a best-seller and led to a dozen other books in the "Sucks" series, and an appearance on the Today show. I just released my first fiction book, "Finding Paris: A Novel" which is like going to the city of light from your coziest chair. I hope you enjoy it! Merci beaucoup.

Reviews

[Alison · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book would be great as a launching point to learn about breastfeeding, but if you have already done any research on the subject you can skip this book. Kimes quickly outlines the problems you'll likely encounter and provides a few suggestions for how to cope with each she has a very Girlfriends Guide feel to her writing and does not provide any technical detail. It is however a very quick read so if you are debating whether or not to try breastfeeding it might be the book for you.

[Jody · Rating 3 out of 5]

I find Joanne Kimes to be both helpful and engaging Not only does she tackle the basics of breastfeeding, she zeros in on all the specific problems that can arise in trying to get that baby to latch on. To sum it up I'd say you definitely won't be "let down" by this one!

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recommended by a coworker. Down-to-earth advice - I found it mostly just helped reassure me that what I was experiencing wasn't "weird" which is worth something. Not helpful with specific problems, though, and not one that I would own as a reference.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good general information but the author is a bit sanctimonious about working while breastfeeding. The pumping chapter is a bit discouraging with comments suggesting that a working mom is somehow going against nature and will morally justify it by thinking of her paycheck. Ugh...

[Cristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is hilarious and helpful.

[Breanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mom bought this book for me because she thought the title was funny. I am glad she did! This book is hilarious! The author is witty and clever while being informative at the same time!