A lively analysis of how attitudes toward breastfeeding have changed, questioning history from a feminist perspective.

Long considered the only reliable way to nourish newborns, breastfeeding has always held a fundamental place in society. But what is its place in women's history? Why was it rejected, then reclaimed? It is sometimes seen as an alienating task that reduces women to mothers, consigning them to the home, and sometimes instead celebrated as a demonstration of the power of the female body. Is breastfeeding feminist or not? This well-researched journalistic deep dive draws on firsthand accounts from mothers and influenceurs to shed light on the debate and provide women with the information they need to make the best choice for themselves.