Failure Quote by Gabrielle Palmer

“In many less-developed societies, the idea of being unable to breastfeed does not exist.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“No woman need feel guilty for ‘failing’ to breastfeed, though she has the right to feel angry or sad for being denied support and…

— Gabrielle Palmer

“Most advice actually contributed to breastfeeding failure and the lucky women were those who escaped the erroneous edicts of the health workers.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“While women workers were struggling to keep their children fed and alive, their leisured sisters were convinced by doctors that they were too delicate…

— Gabrielle Palmer

“Women report that it is often other women who ask them to stop breastfeeding or leave a café or other public place.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“People often discuss why so many women do not breastfeed or give up quickly. I believe it is firm evidence of the determination of…

— Gabrielle Palmer

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

— Gabrielle Palmer

“I said that additionally, since I was planning to nurse, it be best if you were off the breast before I came back to…

— Suzanne Finnamore

“Yes, it's difficult to ascertain whether he is trying to arouse her or perform a breast exam.”

— John Green

“It was the medical staff, not the mothers, who resisted the idea that breastfeeding worked.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“When women exclusively breastfed after birth they were less likely to die.”

— Gabrielle Palmer

“You never hear the word “breasts” in a positive scenario. Breasts are bad news.”

— Caitlin Moran