Read This!!!

[Rubyandwillsmom]

The Language of breasyfeeding
Watch Your Language!
By Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
(Reprinted from the Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 12, No. 1, 1996)
"The truth is, breastfeeding is nothing more than normal. Artificial feeding, which is neither the same nor superior, is therefore deficient, incomplete, and inferior. These are difficult words, but they have an appropriate place in our vocabulary." READ MORE!!

[MaryJaneLouise]

Truth!

[mzfern]

Yup!

[menomena]

Yeah! I love that article. So true.

[cotopaxi]

WOW, I absolutely love this article. Thank you so much for sharing.

I have been thinking a lot about this lately. It seems that on the one hand, many/most parents are getting the message that BF/FF are nearly equivalent, and no big deal which one they choose -- BF is "best," but FF is just fine too. AND on top of that, there are social pressures not to NIP, or interrupt your life in any way by BF (such as having to pump at work, or not stay out late with friends while the baby stays home with a sitter). So no wonder most mamas don't last long!

And then on the other hand, especially in certain circles, mamas who can't BF are made to feel guilty and inadequate.

Very interesting take on this issue.

[jennidurbin]

Great article!