MSNBC article- "Bresats on a plane"

[Amila]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15924715...sweek/from/ET/

ETA: I can't spell lol

[wannabe]

Thanks for posting. It's a really great article, isn't it?

Their flight was delayed three hours and anyone who has ever traveled with small children can guess what kind of condition little River was in when the family finally boarded their Freedom Airlines flight (booked through Delta Air Lines) at 10 p.m., well past the toddler’s normal bedtime.


“No matter what, it’s a woman’s right to breastfeed. It’s not anyone else’s right to decide for her,” Gillette says. “It’s not OK for youto scrutinize that and make me feel ashamed or embarrassed.” Her hope is that her actions will prompt airlines to develop a written policy and do a better job of educating their employees. But in the meantime, by speaking up, Gillette’s already succeeded in educating plenty of others.

But have the AAP guidelines changed? Do they now mention an upper limit?

As a result, the American Academy of Pediatrics now urges moms to breast feed for “at least” a year, adding that up to three years is healthy.

[lissabob]

Originally Posted by wannabe

Thanks for posting. It's a really great article, isn't it?



But have the AAP guidelines changed? Do they now mention an upper limit?

No, they haven't. I just emailed them (link on the first page of the article to email the authors)
To whom it may concern:

I'm writing in regards to your recent article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15924715...sweek/from/ET/ . In it you say, "As a result, the American Academy of Pediatrics now urges moms to breast feed for “at least” a year, adding that up to three years is healthy." That is actually incorrect. What their policy does say is, "There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychologic or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer." The "or longer" is a key part of that. Your article would lead one to believe that is healthy only UP TO three years old, not beyond. The AAP also states, "Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child." It leaves it open ended because there is *no* recommended end point. Both of these are quoted from their recommendations in their "Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk." This is located at: http://aappolicy.aappublications.org...115/2/496#SEC6 , point 10. I know you don't want to leave misinformation out there for everyone to read, so I hope this is of help to you.

Thank you for you time and attention,


I think they need some letters to clarify this and hopefully they'll print a correction.

[AesSedai]

Originally Posted by wannabe

But have the AAP guidelines changed? Do they now mention an upper limit?

That statement about "up to three" bothered me too because it is wrong according to AAP policy. Here's quotes directly from the AAP Policy.

http://aappolicy.aappublications.org...rics;115/2/496

Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child.

There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychologic or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer.

Apparently she missed the "or longer" part.

I think I'll send her an e-mail if there is one available.

ETA: Sorry for the repetition...I was posting at the same time as lissabob.

ETA: I sent them an e-mail too

[AuntNi]

I'm distracted from the article by the 360-degree surrounding ads for the HPV vaccine!

But it's a good article - thanks for sharing!

[muppet729]

OT:

"Gillette’s experience isn’t as rare as one would think. There were protests last year when Victoria’s Secret would not allow women to breastfeed in their stores in Wisconsin and Massachusetts;"

You are KIDDING me! They have manaquins/models who are showing just about everything and they got upset about women nursing! Holy Cow!

BTW, nice article

[lissabob]

Originally Posted by muppet729

OT:

"Gillette’s experience isn’t as rare as one would think. There were protests last year when Victoria’s Secret would not allow women to breastfeed in their stores in Wisconsin and Massachusetts;"

You are KIDDING me! They have manaquins/models who are showing just about everything and they got upset about women nursing! Holy Cow!

BTW, nice article

You missed that? It was organized on here. Crazy stuff. (The VS stores that is)