[log in to unmask] wrote:That is the parent's decision but the mother's RIGHT to
breastfeed was taken from her. It also indicated how little anyone involved
in her health care knew or cared about breastfeeding.
No woman should have that right taken away from her. Breastfeeding is a
feminist issueI think it was rather the baby's birthright to be breastfed that was taken away. And that is a strong violation of the universal childrens' rights on good food and protection of his health.
Warmly,
Gonneke, IBCLC, LLLL in southern Netherlands, child rights advocate
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