The complex web of power dynamics at play in the world of breastfeeding is a tale as old as time. For centuries, women have been told to bottle-feed their babies, stifling their natural instincts and forcing them into an unnatural practice that's meant to be effortless.
But what about those who refuse to conform? Those who choose to nurse on demand, without apology or explanation. They're the outliers, the rebels, the Big Letdowns of the breastfeeding world.
The truth is, our medical system is built on a flawed premise. We prioritize profit and convenience over human health and well-being. And the women most affected by this are often those who are low-income, marginalized, or simply not part of the dominant culture.
Big business also has a stake in stifling breastfeeding. They're profiting from the fear that it's not "normal" or "safe", and they'll stop at nothing to silence any voices that dare to challenge their status quo. And feminism? Well, let's just say we've got a lot more work to do to reclaim our bodies and our right to choose.
In this book, The Big Letdown: How Medicine, Big Business, and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding takes you on a journey of discovery, challenging the assumptions that have held breastfeeding back for far too long.
