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I have been asked to compose a "Feeding Philosophy" as part of a
corrective action for expressing too much "passion for
breastfeeding" and "making bottle feeding moms feel guilty"
(interesting, since we only see breastfeeding moms). I know they
are hoping I will come up with something that is "equal" in
promoting both, but those of you who know me know I won't go there.
I intend to start with a statement about the normalcy and
superiority of breastfeeding (maybe not in those words, but to that
effect). Since I know that will go over "like a lead balloon", I
intend to cite that that is the philosophy/position of various
medical professions. I have the AAP statement and the AAFP one, but
need to know where I can find the latest AWHONN one. Does anyone
know if ACOG has a statement supporting breastfeeding as the
preferrred choice? If so, where I can obtain a copy? (To those of
you outside the US, these initials may not mean anything-they are
the pediatrician, family practice MD, women's health nurse and
obstetrician organizations.) I know there are great statements,
etc. available from ILCA, WABA, ABM etc., but I think you can see
that in this situation, they won't carry much weight with those who
will read it.
Thanks so much for the support and information I have recieved from
this group. Without it I would really be lost.
Winnie
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