Modern women are being made to believe that pumping is a necessary part of the breastfeeding experience. This has not always been the case. At one time, these were expensive and large electric machines that were rented out to mothers who had sick infants or medical conditions that prevented them from breastfeeding for an extended [...]

It can be disappointing to some, and devastating to others, when breastfeeding doesn’t go as planned. In the quest to provide better support and education to new mothers, many breastfeeding advocates understandibly focus on the goal of success, especially with a healthy baby that seems to be nursing well. After all, most breastfeeding obstacles are [...]