http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,18307957%255E39875,00.html 

Here's some of it 

Village breastfeeding dilemma 
Katie Peart 
01mar06 

TOP medal hope Janine Ilitch is under pressure to stop breastfeeding her new baby before the Games begin. 

The netballer is due to move into the Commonwealth Games village soon. 
But even though six-month-old baby Heath won't be with her in the village, the dual Commonwealth gold medallist is determined to continue breastfeeding -- by using a breast pump -- throughout the 10-day tournament. 

Team officials have voiced concerns to her. However, the mum of two said it was her right and was prepared to take her own expressed milk into the village. 

"I'm sure there's a way to do it," she said. 

"I feel very strongly that I want to continue breastfeeding. It's my right. 

"I'm just an ordinary woman who likes feeding and I want it to be my decision when I stop." 

But Australian coach Norma Plummer said facilities may not be appropriate. 

She said she was under the impression that the 34-year-old planned to quit breastfeeding before the Games and she did not know whether the player's request could now be accommodated. 

"It's a delicate issue. She told us she wouldn't be breastfeeding and that's the problem," Plummer said. 

"I can't promise her anything because we haven't seen the layout or what's available. 

"We don't have our own bedrooms and facilities. It's not that easy. 

"There are also other people to consider. 

"There's not a lot of room and the players might need their rest and she is in there expressing (breast milk)." 


I think that perhaps Netball Australia deserves to be inundated with emails...how can a sport that is targetted at women and girls be so hostile to mothers!! This woman should be supported not pressured to stop breastfeeding! 


Here's their email. [log in to unmask] 

This mum/athlete can also be sent a hero message at http://www.heromessage.telstra.com/

My blood is absolutely boiling on this one! Many women face the same pressure from employers to wean and it's just not right!

Karleen Gribble
Australia


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