Hi, All:  I, too, am enjoying the postings on religion and breastfeeding,
and echoing Darilynn's hope that no one takes offense at opinions
expressed.  I am Roman Catholic and was recently reading a Catholic lay
publication's column written by a priest versed in Catholic doctrine.  In
his column he stated that the Catholic Church considers it a sin for
couples to use reproductive technology to achieve a pregnancy.  That
statement really startled me as many of the (Catholic) couples I work with
have used such methods.  Does this mean that these babies are "conceived in
sin" and therefore are to be denied the sacraments?  I'm just stating the
thoughts/questions that have been going through my head since I read this,
so please, don't anyone take offense.  I think these issues are interesting
to philosophically think about. I'm certainly no expert on Church doctrine,
and would encourage anyone interested to talk with their spiritual
advisors, as I will be, regarding this issue.

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,CLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL   USA

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