Mother's Stories

Nursing mothers tell about the unique challenges they faced—and how they triumphed. Be encouraged and inspired as you read their stories, told in their own words.

Lucy’s Story

Lucy’s son was not eating well until she patiently worked with him, using a supplementer and a nipple shield.

Mary’s Story

The combination of jaundice, a poor latch, and sleepiness left Mary’s daughter preferring the bottle and crying when put to her mother’s breast.

Suzanne’s Story

Suzanne’s newborn baby suffered from reflux but, through positioning and patience, he’s no longer uncomfortable during and after a feeding.

Carmen’s Story

Carmen shares how weighing her baby before and after a feeding and implementing Kangaroo Care made all the difference in nursing her son.

Hannah’s Story

Struggles with adequate weight gain led to formula supplementation and a refusal to nurse.

Mir’s Story

When her son’s special needs left him unable to breastfeed, Mir embraced her calling to become an exclusively-pumping mom.