Dear Friends:
     Michelle writes: Robin claims the bf-ing moms *used* to get disapproval,
but now they are embraced, and instead: "The simple act of taking out a
formula bottle can make a parent the target of repeated unsolicited advice,
and even public
criticism."
     Perhaps a solution to this conflict, where bf-ing moms are harassed and
so are bottle-feeding moms, is a return to courtesy and respect. Comments
such as "What a cute baby. Are you having fun?" ( instead of saying something
that might be perceived as critical)  will go far to make  baby-friendly
world.  How a perfect stranger feeds her baby is none of my business;
however, I will say something encouraging such as "good for you" when I see a
mom bf.
     Warmly,
Nikki Lee RN, MSN, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CIMI, CCE
craniosacral therapy practitioner
Elkins Park (a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; northeastern USA)
supporting the WHO Code and the Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative

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