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Wed, 28 Jan 1998 09:01:58 -0800
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Thanks to everyone who responded to this.  This article is so appalling,
believe me, the parts I shared here were only the "lowlights"--there is
so much that is wrong that in my response to the editor I had to narrow
my comments to four main points of downright falsehoods or it would have
been longer than the article itself.  I wish the article were not as
long as it is, or I would post it.  I do have a smail address for the
publication:
WEST Newsmagazine
2360 Hampton
St. Louis MO, 63139
Editor: Susan Sagarra (she is also the author of the piece :()
Publisher: Douglas Huber

I *almost* feel sorry for them, I'm sure they thought they were fairly
safe quoting a Chief of Peds. for a major local hospital.  However, it's
obvious when you read the whole thing that it is poorly researched (it's
not even very well written).

Anyway, if anyone does wish to respond to this article, here are some
more points:
**One woman who is quoted about how much of a hassle it is to pump at
work, DID NOT EVEN BREASTFEED--she is just talking about a friend of
hers. They couldnt' find a woman who is currently doing so??

**The doctor is quoted as saying that it takes 45 minutes three times a
day to pump at work. No, that's *not* 45 minutes total, but 45 mins x 3.
This causes co-workers to become resentful and allows the mother no time
to herself. (This doctor's quotes are full of gaps in logic...)

**quote from the author:  "It really would "take a village" to work out
all the logistics of breast-feeding an infant for more than a year."

**ditto: "Breast-feeding is not just a hassle at work, it also can be a
hassle during recreational activities, at social engagements and in
public places. Even among close friends, the prospect of finding a
private place to breast-feed can produce anxiety and stress.  These
days, women are forced to try harder and harder to be excellent wives,
mothers and employees."

**and last but not least (from the doc. again):  "It doesn't support the
cocept of family to put another responsibility on the working mother."
She also appears to say that she suspects the AAP guidelines may have
"The goal may be to make more women stay at home."

Sorry for the length, but see what I mean? There is just so much wrong
one almost doesn't know where to begin...

Andrea Simmons, LLLL, St. Louis MO

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