When “Natural” Doesn’t Feel Natural: How Breastfeeding Challenges Shape a Mother’s Confidence

“Just keep trying.” “It’ll come naturally.” “Your body was made to do this.” These are some of the first messages many women hear after giving birth. While often offered with the best intentions, they carry an unintended implication: if breastfeeding doesn’t come easily, something must be wrong. For countless mothers, that couldn’t be […]