Article in response to claims that breastfeeding's benefits are exagerated and overstated, and to idea that breastfeeding is holding women back. Author Jennifer Block investigates the evidence, finding that breastfeeding is "optimal", and explores the systemic and cultural factors impacting on women's abilities to both breastfeed and work, socialize and be active citizens (workplace daycares, breastfeeding friendly public spaces / culture, etc.).