One thing I was not aware of until we went to ante-natal classes was that the ability to breastfeed is triggered by a subconscious control in the brain. I alwa

One thing I was not aware of until we went to ante-natal classes was that the ability to breastfeed is triggered by a subconscious control in the brain. I always ignorantly assumed that the suction when a baby latches on pulls the milk from the breast and I was genuinely astonished to learn that when the baby latches on it actually triggers the brain into thinking 'I now need to release the milk' and the act of releasing milk is a cognitive one and not a physical one. I don't think most people realise this fact and unfortunately the majority of the focus around breastfeeding is on the pro's and cons as opposed to the correct techniques and mentality required to feed successfully. I can understand completely why it would appear easier for most mammals compared to humans as most mammals aren't aware how difficult the process may potentially be for obvious reasons.