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Nicole Kidman Reflects on Breastfeeding Struggles After First Birth

The actress shared her emotional experience of being unable to breastfeed and the support she received from her sister.

  • Nicole Kidman opened up about her challenges with breastfeeding after the birth of her first biological child, Sunday Rose, in 2008.
  • She described feeling terrified and confused when she was unable to produce milk, a struggle many new mothers face globally.
  • Kidman credited her sister, Antonia, who had five children, as a key source of strength and guidance during that time.
  • Research highlights that over half of new mothers experience breastfeeding challenges, often leading to feelings of guilt or shame.
  • Kidman also shared that her mother encouraged her to maintain her acting career after becoming a mother, advice she now values deeply.
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