Who indeed couldn't use a daily lesson in respecting others. Reading this
gave me my reminder for the day (and hopefully a lot longer). Thanks, Laura
Wright for sharing this positive approach.

Jean Macomber, RN, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
The Family Birth Place
St. Luke's Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida  32216
904-296-5212

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> Some mothers with whom I have worked have had good results by "recruiting"
> the coworker to their cause.
> Approach the coworker with an open and
> respectful attitude, make a simple statement about the importance of
> breastfeeding to you (the Mother) and ask the coworker for their help and
> support in exchange for your (the mother's) help and support of the
> coworker's project.
> For example:
>        "Jack, I know that increasing teacher accountability is a very
> important issue for you. I feel very strongly about providing my baby the
> food nature intended. I could really use your help and support in
> educating
> the other faculty and staff about the benefits, to our school and
> community,
> of continued pumping and breastfeeding. Is there some way I can help you
> in
> exchange?"
>        Some mothers find that all the objections were due to an intrinsic
> insecurity, and once the objectionable person feels heard and valued, the
> objections stop. Of course, you may also run the risk of having this
> person
> Overshare....  But, who can't use a daily lesson in respecting others?
>
> Laura Wright
> Jackson, MS
>
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