Yes, there are women who are physically and emotionally abusive, but by far
the male partner/husband (usually taller and stronger) is most often the
perpetrator.  And while we're on the topic of  breast feeding, many mothers
are lacking in support for bf because daddy doesn't want anybody messing with
"his" boobs, even though it is his little bundle of joy who is going to be
doing it.  I've seen more than my share of these situations in 20 years of
practice....V. Nichols-Johnson, MD