Susan has been writing about the use of language and sayings that are 
used, and there has also been some written by Fleur and others about 
language and dads -- all in relation to breastfeeding.  Language is 
very important, and this has been written about previously, and will 
need to be written about in the future.

We now talk about breastfeeding is normal rather than breastfeeding 
is best.   We now talk about looking for baby feeding cues and for 
frequent feeding according to need rather than watching the clock and 
timing feeds.

What is important is that we adapt, modify and learn about using 
language that is appropriate for the individual.  It is the diversity 
of communication that we need to look for and use to advantage.  The 
language will evolve and change with different groups and different 
clients and in different situations.

I will probably adapt some of the recent comments about breastfeeding 
and modify the use of my language to meet the needs of the mothers 
that I see.  Yes, some have eating disorders, some are in same sex 
relationships and some just need permission to sit, feed and cuddle 
their baby whenever their baby wants to feed or they want to hold 
their baby.  What is useful to remember is to listen to the mother 
and work with her.  Adapt your language to meet the needs of this mother.

Kind regards,
Ruth

   ,-._|\    Ruth Berkowitz, IBCLC; BFHI Assessor & Educator; Grad. 
Dip.
  /  Oz  \       Counselling; ABA breastfeeding counsellor; B.Sci.(Ed, USA);
  \_,--.x/   M.L.S.(Monash). KEW EAST VICTORIA AUSTRALIA
               ~  

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