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Newsgroups: alt.parenting.solutions, alt.support.breastfeeding, misc.kids.breastfeeding
From: CAROL KENNON <c.ken...@worldnet.att.net>
Date: 2000/05/24
Subject: Re: Breast is best, was Re: Internet survey - should mothers breastfeedin public?
Benjamin Malone wrote: There is a fine line between encouragement and proselytizing, between teaching > In article <392C49CF.E8405...@worldnet.att.net>, CAROL KENNON > <c.ken...@worldnet.att.net> wrote: > >I get a little > Not only is it a bummer but it is designed to personally attack > It is just another extremist philosophy that goes along with and preaching. Breastmilk provides superior nutrition, that much is clear. The extent to which it is superior is still being explored. I don't doubt that many lactation promoters have the best interest of mothers and babies at heart. In fact, I admire the hours and effort they devote to a very demanding job and they have made such a difference. On the other hand, there is a contingent of folks who are very opinionated (the in your face crowd) who are reminiscent of Christian missionaries and have a need to dictate to others how to live their lives. They display an annoying intolerance for those who hold different opinions and interests. Rather than using the scientific literature to gain a balanced and objective perspective of what has been learned, they selectively choose those articles which support their point of view. They says things like "formula kills" and then distribute a very selective and biased bibliography. The effect of this behavior can actually be more harmful than helpful. Mothers who want an honest appraisal of the situation feel that they have been given a biased sermon rather than factual information. They then become somewhat resentful and distrustful. I think it is possible to encourage breastfeeding in a friendly and accepting way. In fact, I honestly believe that if we removed some of the "excess baggage" such as the talk about dire health consequences (many of which are still somewhat theoretical) and implications that breastfeeding is related to women power, we might persuade more new moms to try it. As it is, the subject is mired in politics, opinions, etc. You must Sign in before you can post messages.
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