Coached pushing is practiced in so many hospitals, but is it truly the best method? Moms receive many benefits from spontaneous pushing, which may give a more relaxing birth environment.

Is it easier for women here to breastfeed? Is it because it’s all they see their whole lives, so they’ve learned by watching? Is it that there’s an auntie on every corner to help? Why do so many women in the US have low supply? Is it that mothers return to work so fast? Is it because pumping isn’t always as effective? 

Breastfeeding a toddler can provide much of their daily needs:

• 29% of energy

• 43% of protein 

• 75% of vitamin A 

• 60% of vitamin C

• 76% of folate

• 94% of B12 

• 36% of calcium