many women find it unexpectedly difficult and painful"
"The physical challenges of early breastfeeding" by Dr. Kelleher, in the 
November 2006 Social Science & Medicine 63, pp.2727-2738
Nearly 2/3 of women mentioned pain and/or discomfort of breastfeeding
The women were generally surprised by the extent, intensity, and duration of 
the discomfort and pain, which ranged from mild to severe.
Several women even noted that the discomfort affected their relationship 
with their baby.
Other women were hesitant to continue to breastfeed due to feelings of 
physical vulnerability, pain, and/or discomfort.
Finally, assistance provided by healthcare practitioners had both positive 
and negative effects.
Many women, especially first-time mothers, said they were overwhelmed by the 
enormous responsibility of breastfeeding, concerned about failing , and 
guilty when they acknowledged their own physical limitations or personal 
needs.
Dr. Kelleher recommends that acknowledging the physical challenges of 
breastfeeding would better validate many women's experiences.
Dr. Kelleher is a her.
NOTE: I only read the review.  I have not read the article and do not know 
the study population demographics.
Frank J. Nice, DPA, CPHP

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