Quote by Gabrielle Palmer

“Damaging hospital practices made breastfeeding a near-impossible procedure and only women with alternative sources of support and knowledge were able to do it.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“In any emergency, breastfeeding can and must continue. It saves the lives of infants and young children, and of their mothers through reducing the…

— Gabrielle Palmer

I'm a big advocate of breastfeeding.

— Arizona Muse

“Messages about the ‘benefits’ of breastfeeding imply that artificial feeding is normal and safe, and that breastfeeding is a bonus.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“Midwives generally understood breastfeeding better than doctors.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

There are proven health benefits for both babies and mothers who breastfeed, and it's unfortunate that it still carries an unfair stigma in our…

— Rashida Tlaib

“Most mothers intended to breastfeed, but the spreading message to restrict feeding made problems more likely.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

We should be encouraging moms to breastfeed their infants, not discouraging it by unfairly judging and discriminating against nursing mothers.

— Rashida Tlaib

Breastfeeding takes a toll on your body... your spirit.

— Catherine Reitman

“When our birthing culture comes to its senses and follows the evidence of what works best, then many breastfeeding difficulties will melt away.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“Breastfeeding helps you unwind from a busy day’s work and reconnect with your baby, especially after a tense day.”

— William Sears

“It is difficult to insist on breastfeeding because nurses and physicians are eager to have the infant show the greatest possible gain.”12”

— Gabrielle Palmer