---- Susan Johnson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I consider myself militant and passionate in my
> thinking, open-minded and compassionate in my everyday
> work with mothers. 
> 
>> And yes, Rachel, "militant feminist" remains a
> compliment, particularly for breastfeeding advocates. 
> I cannot imagine a more feminist issue than
> breastfeeding.
>


For those interested in the topic of BF and feminism, I just received this link to what looks to be a fabulous conference on this very topic! Wish I could go...

http://www.uncg.edu/wms/secondary_pages/breastfeeding_symposium/Breastfeeding_Symposium_Flier.pdf

Karen

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