A lot of men and women still read Dear Abby and listen to her advice,
especially in my age category, 60+, who never did any breastfeeding
themselves.  This will help daughters, granddaughters, and daughters-in-law
who get criticized a lot.
Judy

Dear Abby | Readers express support for nursing mom

DEAR ABBY: I was frustrated by the lack of empathy that "Rachel in
Philadelphia" seemed to have for nursing mothers. She's the writer who asked
if a nursing mother was "right or wrong" to expose her breasts to visitors
in her home.

As a new mom myself, I say the guests should have been more sensitive. Women
who cover themselves with a blanket while nursing in public are practiced
and experienced. If you've never nursed, you have no idea how hard it is to
get your shirt and bra out of the way, get your baby positioned and latched
on properly, all while your hungry baby is squirming and fussing. 

When it became apparent to Rachel that the infant was hungry, she could have
offered to leave the room temporarily or held a blanket in front of the
mother until the baby was positioned and latched on.

Learning to nurse takes patience and persistence. New moms are tired,
frazzled, and in physical discomfort from recently giving birth. We need
support, not judgment, from friends and family. 

- Another New Mom


#4 response, The humorous one left out of my hometown paper:

DEAR ABBY: After I had my baby, my doctor came into my hospital room and
asked if I was planning on nursing my baby. I said I was. He could see my
roommate was listening to our conversation, so he asked her if she, too, was
planning on nursing. She said no! My doctor, who was known for his
frankness, said: "What do you think those breasts are for, sweaters? Nursing
is the best way to go! The milk is always warm, and it comes in cute
containers!" Needless to say, my roommate was speechless. * 
- Norma in Hurricane, Utah


http://www.philly.com/dailynews/features/20070724_Dear_Abby___Readers_expres
s_support_for_nursing_mom.html


http://tinyurl.com/2ybjdo

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