Because the complexities of lactation failure are so little studied and so often misunderstood, women can often feel that they are at fault, rather feeling like they are suffering from a medical issue for which they need and deserve professional help.

CNN: Is the medical community failing breast-feeding moms?

Doctors practicing today -- especially those treating pregnant women and new mothers --need to know that lactation failure really does happen, and to be familiar with the potential causes of it, so that they can intervene early.

CNN: Is the medical community failing breast-feeding moms?