In a message dated 5/9/02 11:05:11 PM Central Daylight Time,
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> > I believe there are only 2 reasons (or excuses) why
> > a mother doesn't  breastfeed: IGNORANCE and/or
> SELFISHNESS.
> >Are there others?
>
> Hmmm, I think this question may be opening a
> *realllllllllly* big can of worms!
>
> However, I'll throw in my worm:
> IMPATIENCE/SHORT-TERM THINKING
>

I'll add another:
Emotional damage/distress caused by previous and or current sexual
assault/abuse.
Previous, Current abuse caused by domestic violence.
Domestic violence has experienced a dramatic (80%) rise in the USA over the
past 8 months.

And, let us not forget those who CAN NOT breastfeed. Some women do have a
physical inability.

Laura Wright

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