Just as I now talk about the benefits rather than the advantages of bf, I
also avoid talking about *support* groups.

When I think about support groups I think about ppl with problems.
Alcoholics and smokers use support groups. They have unhealthy behaviours
they are trying to change.

Breastfeeding is a healthy behaviour. It is normal. What breastfeeding
mothers need is information and encouragement. What we support is their
DECISIONS.

Bf mothers' groups are in a different catagory. I can quite see why it might
be difficult for a bf mother to understand why she would need what SHE might
see as an AA type meeting. I entice mothers to meetings by mentioning that
they are a good place to meet other nursing women and make friends, and what
a relief it can be to find someone else who has BTDT. Getting mothers to
meetings is the hard part, keeping them coming is easier.

Norma Ritter, IBCLC
private practice in Big Flats, upstate NY
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