Children Quote by Gabrielle Palmer

“After all, breastfeeding mothers are the most sustainable, local, efficient, life-saving emergency response.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“When researchers looked at all the possible means of preventing infant and young child death they found that improving breastfeeding practices could prevent more…

— 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

“Women have a unique power through breastfeeding to maintain health, life and finite resources.”

— 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

“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

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

— Gabrielle Palmer

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

— William Sears

“Babies need to breastfeed when their bodies tell them to.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

The benefits to the mother of immediate breastfeeding are innumerable, not the least of which after the weariness of labor and birth is the…

— Ashley Montagu

“Without special interventions such as a policy overhaul or staff training, breastfeeding help is not a priority. Staff might be reprimanded if they are…

— Gabrielle Palmer