18 Comics That Capture The Reality Of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can be funny, too.

Senior Reporter, HuffPost Life

Breastfeeding can be emotional, challenging and rewarding. It can also be funny. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we've put together a roundup of lactation-themed comics filled with humor, imagination and cultural critique.

From witty interactions to earnest descriptions, here are 18 comics that paint a real picture of breastfeeding.

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Cathy Thorne
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Heather Cushman-Dowdee
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Lucy Scott/Running Press
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Cathy Thorne
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Rebecca Roher
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Leigh Rubin / Rubes Cartoons

Leigh Rubin / Rubes Cartoons

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Cathy Thorne
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Heather Cushman-Dowdee
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Leigh Rubin / Rubes Cartoons

Leigh Rubin / Rubes Cartoons

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Heather Cushman-Dowdee
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Lucy Scott/Running Press
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Lucy Scott/Running Press
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Heather Cushman-Dowdee
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Leigh Rubin / Rubes Cartoons

Leigh Rubin / Rubes Cartoons

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Heather Cushman-Dowdee
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Leigh Rubin / Rubes Cartoons
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Heather Cushman-Dowdee
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Heather Cushman-Dowdee

This article is part of HuffPost Parents' World Breastfeeding Week coverage. Read more here.

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