Breastfeeding and pump?

Christina • Christina. 20. Army Wife.
I plan on breastfeeding, but I was curious to know if I absolutely needed a breast pump? I plan on being a stay at home mom, at least until she is done nursing (assuming I will be able to produce). I know we will take her over to other people's houses and what not, but we honestly don't plan on being away from her for long periods of time; at least for the first year (is that crazy?), especially since this is our very first baby. So mommies, is a pump necessary?