I owe everyone an apology as I passed on misinformation when I last wrote
(2/8/07). Under "Old info," I listed the 3 parts of the Breastfeeding Bill
of Rights incorrectly. In actuality, the 3 parts are related to providing
women with accurate BF information, free from commercial interests, and
appropriate BF assistance:
1. prenatally
2. in the hospital
3. in the community
The other topics WERE discussed in Albany on 1/30/07 but are NOT part of
that bill. I am awaiting more information on those two topics:
1. BF in the workplace
2. Peer Counselors in the WIC program
Under "Current info" - what I wrote is correct:
- The Breastfeeding Bill of Rights has two numbers in the NYS legislature:
1. in the Senate it is: S1674
2. in the Assembly: A3782
- The sponsors of the bill, in their respective chambers, are:
1. Senator Liz Krueger
2. Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther
- Several legislators promised their support for the bill after our
visits to their offices on 1/30/07. (Remember the famous quote: Never
doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the
only thing that ever has ~ Margaret Mead)
If you would like more information or to become a member of the NYS
Breastfeeding Coalition, please contact:
Trish MacEnroe, Director
NYS WIC Training Center
8 Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 453-0227
(518) 453-0299 fax
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The organizers in that group would love to know of your interest and would
surely add you to their contact list for updates. As a member of the
coalition, you can become more involved on the state level and lend a hand
with its efforts. We all appreciate whatever you can do. NOTE: The
coalition is planning to create a website in the future so that updates can
be made available more easily.
Warm regards,
Lee
Lee Galasso, MS, LLLL, IBCLC, RLC
Lactation Specialist
Lactation Center of Westchester/Putnam
Westchester County in NYS, USA
914-245-2206
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