For new mothers with an abundance of milk and beginner's confidence, the choice to breast-feed may be the simplest and most obvious one to make.
However, what about those mothers who, in the early postpartum days, face the challenges of not producing enough milk, or who are put off by the pain of engorged breasts?
Women in difficult situations may choose against breast-feeding for a multitude of reasons. However, sometimes the choice is made by the fact that they are missing the emotional and practical support of a veteran nursing mother.