Regarding the student who is facing opposition to being able to breastfeed
her baby in class  and [even more amazing] not even 2 weeks in the hall
outside class...


In terms of  persuasion, when you are dealing with an institution, you need
to put things into the proper perspective for them.  They do not care about
your "rights" or best interests.  If they did - you wouldn't have the
problem in the first place.

They need to know "what's in it for them" - as in when you show a hospital
how a breastfeeding friendly policy will save them money or get them a
bigger market share.

There is also the flip side of this: Meaning that if this story would get
to the right people - it would sure make this institution look bad.  As in
"The university's image would certainly not be represented in the best
light if the story were to reach the popular press".

Gather allies. There's power in numbers.

If you know people that are associated with the leadership of an
organization it usually is helpful to bring the issue to their attention in
a positive problem solving way. [Don't whine, it doesn't sound any better
from an adult than it does from a five year old]

There, that's my problem solving speech for today.

Gail
Gail Hertz, MD, IBCLC
Pediatric Resident
author of the little green breastfeeding book - disclaimer: owner of Pocket
Publications
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