On Mon, 17 Oct 2005, Pam Hirsch, RN, BSN, CLC wrote:

> It's quite fascinating reading, albeit quite depressing.  To know that
> the thinking has not really changed in 20-30 years.

Oh, I think the breastfeeding climate has changed quite a bit in 20-30
years.  It has gotten WORSE, IMO.  When I was breastfeeding my daughter 27
years ago, I felt that the attitudes I encountered were MUCH BETTER than
what I see and hear now!  That's just horrible, really.

> Now I know how childbirth educators feel when they look at the progress
> of their profession, which at this point is a solid reverse trend!

Yes, that's for sure.

> As wonderful as the annual ILCA conferences are, I was truly depressed
> during and after attending this year's.  Not only is there not a good
> forward momentum in the area of lactation, but we are all getting old!
> And as I look over my shoulder, I see very few stepping up to take my
> place. Sigh...

Oh, Pam... I feel your pain.

Cee

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