Australian mother Melissa Mann faced unsupported breastfeeding struggles post-birth, leading to pain, trauma, and a vicious cycle of decreased weight gain and milk supply.

Australian mother Melissa Mann recounts struggling to breastfeed her newborn son, lacking support from doctors or midwives post-birth. The excruciating pain and trauma related to breastfeeding were dismissed as normal, leading many mothers to give up due to the difficulty and lack of guidance. These challenges create a vicious cycle, with babies not gaining weight and milk supply decreasing due to improper feeding.