In a message dated 12/17/2006 8:51:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
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What I do not understand is the discrepancy (sp?) between the sometimes 
seemingly silly cautions around the use of medication or certain foods (or live 
habits) during pregnancy and lactation on the one hand and the easyness and free 
choice in birth practices that are potential harmfull for babies and the 
freedom of choice for a substandard and possible harmfull food and feeding method 
for infants on the other hand
Dear Friends:
    Women can "choose" epidurals; women can "choose" to feed 
artificially........these choices are defended by the healthcare system here in the US.
    However, if a woman "chooses" to eat or drink in labor, she is denied. If 
she "chooses" to move around in labor, she is denied.
    Interesting about choices, isn't it?
    warmly,

Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE,CIMI
Adjunct Faculty, Union Institute and University, Lactation Program
Film Reviews Editor, Journal of Human Lactation
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com

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