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Breastfeeding can be both rewarding and challenging at the same time. Have you overcome a problem so that you could keep breastfeeding? Share your success story on womenshealth.gov!

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Breastfeeding Stories

• Help: No Relief From Pain – Special Post From womenshealth.gov
  By Anonymous from New Jersey (October 26, 2009)

• Painful at First, Satisfying to Hang in There
  By Jessica from New Mexico (August 5, 2009)

• Baby in NICU, Struggled to Make Sure He Got Breast Milk
  By Suzanne (July 15, 2009)

• Lack of Support First Time; Success With Second Baby
  By Heather from Indiana (July 15, 2009)

• Overcame Clogged Duct, Blisters, and Thrush
  By Kodi from Florida (July 15, 2009)

• Overcame Nipple Pain, High Palate, and Multiple Infections
  By Beth from California (July 12, 2009)

• Breastfeeding May Have Helped Through Milk Allergy
  By dee from New York (July 8, 2009)

• Worked Hard to Go From Bottle to Breast Preference
  By Kitt from Alabama (May 7, 2009)

• Demanded Pump for Baby in the NICU
  By Tiffany from Florida (May 7, 2009)

• Needed Some Privacy
  By Cheesehead Mom from Wisconsin (May 7, 2009)

• Nipple Pain Went Away
  By Takasha from Virginia (March 25, 2009)

• Overcoming Barriers at Work
  By Gina Ciagne from District of Columbia (February 23, 2009)

• Latch, Milk Supply, and Other Challenges
  By Ann from District of Columbia (July 29, 2008)

Content last updated February 27, 2010.