Heather, shared an article that writes:

Breast milk,  though, is free.


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Having recently attended the BABE ( Brooklyn Alliance for Breastfeeding  
Empowerment) conference where James Akre spoke, I will mention that James  begs 
people not to say that "breast milk is free", as well as not saying "Breast  
Milk Is Best." Babies breastfeed and do not "pay" for it, but it certainly does  
cost mothers in terms of time, energy and effort, needing to eat  slightly 
more,  also sometimes paying for education or assistance,  sometimes paying in 
terms of lost or reduced income, sometimes paying the price  of isolation and 
being misunderstood or hassled. It has costs in terms of a  woman's 
independence, being connected so closely and ongoing-ly to her  baby.  Now I of course 
believe all these investments are well worth  it, but I'm not sure we are making 
much headway if we say breast milk ( also  continuing to make it sound like 
more of a product and less of a  relationship./process.) is free/has no cost.
 
Peace,
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA




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