Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Tables
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Academic Study of Breastfeeding
Methodology and Findings
Structure of the Book
Terminology
My Own Bias
Conclusion
Chapter 1 Background on Breasts and Breastfeeding
Introduction
Sexualised Breasts
Breastfeeding
The Body
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Literature for Children
Introduction
Methodology
The Prevalence of the Bottle: English-Language Books
Discretion: Not the Better Part of Valour
Bottles, Bottles, Everywhere
Here a Breast, There a Breast, Everywhere a Breast: A Comparison with Sweden
Naked versus Nude: Breastfeeding as Taboo
Diversity (or the Lack Thereof)
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Literature for Adults
Introduction
Methodology
Breastfeeding as Painful or Difficult
Breastfeeding as an Emotional Impediment
Breastfeeding as Disgusting or Wrong
Sexual Attractiveness versus Breastfeeding
Neutral Breastfeeding
Positive Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and Good Mothering
Lack of Diversity in Breastfeeding
The Internalised Gaze
The Swedish Corpus
Fighting against 'the Good Mother'
Normalising Breastfeeding
Swedish Summary
Conclusion
Chapter 4 Analysis of Differences
Introduction
Breastfeeding Statistics
Demographics
Ethnic Differences
Religious Differences
Political Differences
The Influence of Formula-Milk Manufacturers and Advertising
Attitudes towards Women, Children and Families
Reading Habits
Writing Habits
Gender of Characters
Taboo
Conclusion
Conclusion
Summary of Findings
Women's Power
The Importance of Portrayals in Literature
Expecting the Breast
References
Index.