11 Ways Breastfeeding Has Changed Over Time

Then: It was kind of taboo. Everyone just minded their own business and kept the boob talk to themselves.

Now: You couldn't get a breastfeeding mama — or anyone, really — to stop talking about it if you tried . . . It's everywhere.

Then: Even in your own home, you were probably covered up, behind a closed door, nowhere to be seen during the act.

Now: Though some people still have issues with it, wearing a sheet over your head while you feed your baby anywhere but home isn't really necessary anymore — feed on.

Then: Ouch. Just ouch.

Now: Still ouch, but at least it's powered by electricity, and you can play on your smartphone while you do it.

Then: Mamas who were breastfeeding stayed home to let their babies cling to them and eat all day — no matter how long it took.

Now: Technology has made it so we can pump once we've gone back to work and whoever is home with the baby can bottle-feed them the breast milk — though companies are making it easier now to stay home for the real thing.

Then: Before the spread of online media, even finding out which celebrities had kids — let alone which ones were breastfeeding — was like uncovering a huge secret.

Now: Celebrities post brelfies to Instagram, bring their kids to work, and are huge advocates in the breastfeeding world.

Then: There used to be sneaky little shots and pills the nurse could give you to dry up your milk supply if you chose to do so.

Now: They got rid of the shot method, so your boobs leak until you stop breastfeeding, and it dries up on its own. Sorry — the shots and pills ended up having crazy side effects that you wouldn't want to risk anyway, if it makes you feel any better.

Then: Barely anyone knew what was going on — forget about the dads.

Now: Everyone — moms, dads, partners — they all want to talk about the wonders of breastfeeding to no avail, and between people IRL and the Internet, you'll learn everything you need to (and never needed to) know about it.

Then: Not only is there an issue with things not fitting after you have a baby, there was the issue of having to find shirts that provided easy access to the milk.

Now: There are special tops and bras made for nursing that make your life easier and more convenient.

Then: If your kid needed to eat outside of the house, you had to find somewhere private to go nurse.

Now: There are breastfeeding rooms, and people are becoming more open to understanding the benefits of public breastfeeding for nursing mamas.

Then: First, there was the plain old selfie. Maybe your baby was in it. Maybe they weren't.

Now: Taking a selfie while breastfeeding is 100 percent a thing, and it's everywhere.

Then: Before information was so easily accessible, it was impossible to find someone to help you figure out the world of breastfeeding.

Now: You know so much about breastfeeding before even becoming pregnant that when someone automatically comes into your room after the birth to talk about it, you just want to feel the pride of doing it on your own — though you know they mean well.