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01Undated

If we wear our nursing covers backwards like capes, then everyone can see we're breastfeeding superheroes.

Cassi Clark / quote

02Undated

I think I would scream too if someone violently jammed a big ass breast in my mouth.

Cassi Clark / quote

03Undated

The physical relief of having fully drained boobs cannot be overstated.

Cassi Clark / quote

04Undated

Heaven is the feeling of hand warmers on sore nipples.

Cassi Clark / quote

05Undated

Go hug a nursing mom -- but not too hard. Her boobs may hurt.

Cassi Clark / quote

06Undated

I can absolutely assure you that birth is nothing like holding an ice cube in your hand for a minute and breathing through the "pain.

Cassi Clark / quote

07Undated

In case you haven't heard, let me tell you now, babies do not come out knowing how to breastfeed.

Cassi Clark / quote

08Undated

If nursing were easy, there wouldn't be so many helpful products.

Cassi Clark / quote

09Undated

Though breastfeeding is supposed to the most natural thing ever, it seems like a rich-people sport for all the stuff we buy to help.

Cassi Clark / quote

10Undated

Successful breastfeeding take courage, resilience, patience, and support and it always has. If your partner or support group hasn't piled on the accolades for your heroism, then let them know you will expect oohs and has when you make it through the first two to three months (no matter how you got there) and your baby is happy and healthy -- because you are awesome!

Cassi Clark / quote