It seems that during history there have always been issues which now, in 
these 'enlightened' times seem hard to believe happened. For example, the 
witch hunt in many European countries. Because the Church and state were one 
and the same for many years (centuries) and male power and control reigned, 
there probably was a lot of  control regarding aspects of female fertility, 
breastfeeding and behaviour.  These 'rules' were man-made interpretations of 
the Bible or other dictates believed to be handed down from a higher 
Being.But that is not the same as a organised religion as being 
anti-breastfeeding!
I cannot believe that all those beautiful Madonna and child portraits by the 
famous painters came without some sort of divine inspiration and/or 
approval!!

Fiona Hermann
midwife, IBCLC
married to Paul, who has a theology degree! 

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