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"Pam Holland, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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A friend of mine found this in her local paper, just had to post it!!

<<  Found in my local newspaper, in Grandparenting, by Dee and Tom Hardie,
The Everett Herald, dated Tuesday, Aug. 20:
 New mom revealing too much
      Dear Dee and Tom:  I have a problem with my daughter-in-law, and I
simply must get it off my chest.  It's a very personal subject, so please
don't include my name.
      At 18, she married our son, who was 24.  She was young and beautiful,
and our son was smitten.  After two years of marriage, they had their first
child, a darling little boy who is now 10 months old.
      She chose to breast-feed-which I approve of, but not the way she does
it.  She does it at home, around friends, but also openly in public.
       Sometimes I think she simply wants to show off her breasts.  I believe
she should be more discreet.  What do you think?  Our grandson, however, is
thriving.-Bradford, Ohio

      Dear Friend:  Studies show that breast-feeding has many advantages.
 Babies receive immunity from many infections through the colostrum (fluid
that appears before the milk), and from the milk itself.
      Breast-feeding also saves time and money, and gives the mother a
tremendous satisfaction in knowing that she can give her baby a valuable
service no one else can provide.
      It is a truly awesome experience for a young mother to raise her first
child.  She is obviously proud of her baby, and on an emotional high.  But
it's time for her to come down.
       We would like to think she has no emotional problems.  However, we
suggest yoiu talk to your son and daughter-in-law and point out simple
techniques she can use to feed your grandson in public without exposing her
breasts, including going off to one side, quietly and discreetly.
      As you get your own "problem"  off your chest, you could also mention
that it may be time for your grandson to get off his mother's chest, and be
introduced to a bottle and soft foods.  We also hope that professional
counseling will not be necessary.
      The Hardies welcome short questions (100-150 words) with a
self-addressed, stamped envelope.  Send to Box 34, Butler, Md. 21023
      The address for letter to the editor is:  Box 930
                                                             Everett, WA
98206

 >>
Can you believe it??  PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING??  Why would a ten month old
NEED to be introduced to a bottle.  This is just too much!
                                             Pam Holland, IBCLC
                                              Savannah, GA

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