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Breastfeeding grief: What one first-time mom felt most unprepared for

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"Nursing River," a painting by Madeleine Ignon. (Courtesy of Madeleine Ignon)
"Nursing River," a painting by Madeleine Ignon. (Courtesy of Madeleine Ignon)

Host Elissa Nadworny speaks with WBUR reporter Miriam Wasser about a deeply personal essay she wrote about breastfeeding grief.

Reporter Miriam Wasser with her baby, River. (Courtesy of Miriam Wasser)
Reporter Miriam Wasser with her baby, River. (Courtesy of Miriam Wasser)

This segment aired on May 29, 2026.

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