Breastfeeding is full of surprises. You don’t know what your breastfeeding journey is going to look like until you’re in the thick of it. But it’s your story, and that’s what makes it special.

During my own 366-day breastfeeding journey with my son, there were some moments of sweet, loving, nursing hours — but there was also a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. It doesn’t matter if your baby latches right away and it comes “easy,” or you try everything in your power to make it work but it doesn’t, or you decide from the beginning that it’s not for you — everything about it is hard.

If you’re preparing to breastfeed or are already in it, there’s so much to learn physically, logistically, and emotionally, and finding the support to help you is key. You are not meant to go about breastfeeding alone.

If you or someone you know is breastfeeding (or about to start), Healthline Parenthood’s most recent content package, A Complete Guide to Breastfeeding — Because It’s Harder Than We Thought is the best go-to resource for support. Having all the info on breastfeeding positions, supplementing with formula, lactation-boosting recipes, exclusively pumping, and so much more in one spot makes this series as magical as the liquid gold your body produces.

Jamie Webber
Editorial Director, Healthline Parenthood