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Date: | Sun, 9 Apr 1995 20:54:12 -0400 |
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HI:
Lit searches I've done on this topic have not discriminated breast vs. other
fed children. Even if stats show a lower incidence of abuse among breastfed
children, it still only means (sadly) a lower, not no, incidence. Could this
mother have been suffering from depression. The breastfed infant so often is
more alert and requests mother's company more than other-fed children, so
mother's expectations may not be congruent with reality. Also, what is
mother's history, does she feel alone/isolated -- not unusual in our culture,
does she have partner/family support or is she on her own? So many
contributing factors... Hope this mother and baby get the help they need.
KKGromada
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