What do you think is the biggest barrier to breastfeeding In Australia?

[JenSam]

I had a lot of interventions with my sons birth, as a result I needed medication to help my milk come in - during this time he has had to be supplemented with formula to satisfy him. There are always extenuating circumstances to why some babies cant be purely breastfed - it would be nice at this highly emotional time for a new mum to gain support for whatever her decisions are, as sometimes, there are external factors.
I would love to only breastfeed, I am perservering with breasfeeding as I love the connection it brings between my son and I, but I will not let him be unhappy or go hungry if this is not enough. So more support for any decision.

[231203jack]

I have a not been able to breastfeed either of my children for terribly long. The first was 3 weeks and the second less than a week! Both were c sections and all the ideas in the world have been thrown at me as to this being a reason for my inability to breast feed. Nos 1 son and I had huge attachment issues and I remember sitting there in a state crying as he was brought to me for a feed...every time! When I made the decision to go to the bottle with Nos 2 I was so scared of telling anyone the judgements made by friends and family were too much to handle! The second time around I still felt judged regardless of what my situatiion and feelings were. I still get upset at people bangingon about breast is best and those who are so into it and doing it successfully and good on them but spare a thought for those who do struggle! I think people need to be more aware of the effect their words can have on others even unintentionally. But hey I am sure I am guilty myself! It is all a journey of learning for ones self!