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> Dear Friends:
>

The fear of "not enough milk" is universal and part of the transition to
motherhood. Pumping is a way to relieve that fear.

I believe we need to praise a mother's fear of "no milk" as a sign of her
normalcy and being a good mother.

warmly,
Nikki

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> Many times mothers will say 'I want the baby to get my milk. If it doesn't
> work out, I'll pump' from the very start. I see a lack of confidence and
> fear of inadequacy from the few moments after birth. 'No milk' is another
> statement like that. Most often, the stone from my pocket and words aren't
> enough to stem the tide of this fear. Empowerment! Bravery! Strength! I'd
> like to have a poster of a breastfeeding Rosie the Riviter! We Can Do It!!!!
>
> Judy
>
>

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