In a message dated 4/26/01 10:59:37 PM Central Daylight Time,
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> .  But I have often felt that
> breastfeeding advocates are too critical of working women and that this
> judgmental attitude has a negative impact on breastfeeding promotion for
> working women.  Just because a woman has an intense and demanding career
> does not prove that she doesn't care about her kids or want what's best for
> them.

I can have respect for a woman who rearranges her life, manages her career,
has job/jobs arranged so she or husband is home with baby/children even if
alternating work schedules, and pumps when away from baby/child to maintain
breastfeeding into natural weaning without the use of supplements.

Now the trick is having a marriage survive that, the determination to
accomplish it and  sanity intact would also be a plus.  :)

I think learning to manage on one income is often easier to figure out than
the above.  I can accept either however......and support BFing moms thru both.

Cheryl Taylor White
Oklahoma City, OK

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