> On Tuesday I got a call from the alternative school for pregnant teens.(SNIP)
> It was gratifying to see that these young women could do an about face on
> this issue, and will at least be thinking about it.  The teacher said she
> was shocked, she never knew any of these things about breastfeeding, and her
> own formula fed children had constant ear infections up until the age of
> six.  Just wanted to share!!!!!!

Hurray for you!!!  I wish every school had a BFing support talk to
student parenting support classes, children's development classes, and
health classes.  It is so important!  Next year I am set up to talk to
the middle schoolers in our town.  I think the earlier we get this
important information out to them the better.

This Wednesday I was giving a talk on BFing too.  I had several Latinas
give very vocal opinions about how gross it was to BF.  During and after
class it was apparent to everyone when the light came on for them.  :-)
I take my own 23 month old with me to teach these classes.  I always
hope (in a small way) he'll have a melt down that I can soothe with
nursing.  It gets them *every* time if they've questioned the value of
nursing past 6 weeks, 6 months, or a year.
--
Monique Schaefers
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