Hi all-
In defense of Wal-Mart, I'm sure the approach has been dependent on the
individual managers, as there seems to be no company policy.  In our area,
our local Healthy Start Coalition (a Florida statewide program that screens
mothers/babies and coordinates multiple agency assistance when needed) has a
Breastfeeding Station program.  Businesses are asked to provide a spot for
nursing mothers/babies and to display a logo decal at their entrance.  One of
our two Wal-Marts had a manager who was very pro-breastfeeding, and he helped
to create a lovely little spot in the store, with a flower covered lattice
wall for screening.  The other Wal-Mart then wanted to do it too, so they
wouldn't look bad.  Since Wal-Mart is very good about supporting
Family/children's ventures, and medical programs, I think breastfeeding
support would be appropriate for optimal child health, don't you??  Perhaps
we can convince them.

Denise Mollenkopf, RNC, FACCE, IBCLC