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Kathleen Bruce <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 26 Oct 2002 08:18:19 -0400
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I hate that the term here takes on a negative connotation...especially when
used to describe women supporting breastfeeding women.  A man would be
known as more of an advocate. A strong woman would be a zealot.

Feeling indigestion at the thought.

Kathleen, the zealot and anything else anyone wants to add to that in terms
of supporting mothers with accurate information so that they can make
informed decision.

At 02:08 AM 10/26/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>I AM a zealot.  Breastfeeding is taken so lightly by most physicians, that I
>feel those of us who are very strong, knowledgeable proponents of
>breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding have to take a very firm stand.

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