I had a very gentle, private rebuke from a list member who pointed out that 
putting being a soldier first was a matter of law.  I would agree!  And add 
that with an all-volunteer force especially, it is a matter of duty and they 
really don't have cause for complaint.

What I was trying to say is that I don't think these mothers really take it 
in that they could be deployed without their babies and that their feelings 
and priorities are about to change drastically when they decide to stay in 
after the baby's birth.  I wish our entire culture did a better job of 
educating mothers-to-be about the reality of wanting to be with your baby, 
and your baby wanting you and not any substitute. Not very likely in a 
culture whose highest goal is fulfilling yourSELF.

Melanie Young
IBCLC, LLL of Johnston County, NC 

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