I bow to your argument. I have previously read 18 - 24 months, and
technically it might be possible to have 5 kids in 7 years if this were the
case.....dashed unlikely of course!
Tony
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Marasco IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: Postnatal depression and breastfeeding
> Tony,
> From my perspective, I look at multiple births and assume that the mother
> did not do much breastfeeding, or else breastfed inappropriately (as on a
> schedule), resulting in early return of fertility and subsequent
> pregnancies.
>
> The Texas mother was a homeschooler and may also have been a "quiverful"
> mom, one of those families who do not believe in birth control but rather
in
> allowing God to dictate the size of their families. In traditional
societies
> that practice unrestricted breastfeeding, babies are spaced out 2-3+
years.
> In our society, however, we see a rapid return of fertility because of how
> we manage the breastfeeding relationship. As a result, couples with a
> "traditional" approach to family planning are going to experience great
> hardship when they are not also practicing "traditional", unrestricted
> breastfeeding.
>
> It is sad to see an induced depression that may be the result of
> incompatible beliefs regarding breastfeeding vs fertility practices. IMO,
> the incompatible breastfeeding practices are often the result of man-made
> programs that are given the same religious status as the scriptures upon
> which the "quiverful" philosophy is based. Specifically, Ezzoite and
> Gothardite families are at high risk for this dilemma. I have read posts
> from some of their boards where the mothers express their stress over
their
> workloads, and their guilt for not feeling happier about their latest
> pregnancy or baby. I hope that the current Texas case is scrutinized
closely
> for ALL contributing factors.
>
> Lisa Marasco
>
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