I think that there is a real need for more information and support on breast feeding. In hospital you get so many different bits of information, it is so confusing. I breast feed my first daughter quite successfully, until she was 14 months old, (she is now 3) I am now feeding her sister, who is 6 months. Although I had no real problems I didn't have any real support, most of my friends who had babies bottle fed and were a little anti breast feeding, I think mainly because they didn't have success. It can be really difficult in those first few weeks and I think not having support is why so many women give up, its also a very lonely job in the wee hours of the morning. If it wasn't for my stubbornness I'm sure I would have given up also. It is a beautiful experience for both you and your baby and a wonderful way to bond with her. I suffered post natal depression with my first daughter, I truly believe this special time with my Zoe was what got me through to the other side. I have nothing against those who chose to bottle feed it was just what I decided to do.