/Great article, with simplified explanation of the benefits of 
breastfeeding. Pity Aus lags so far behind in maternity leave. And now 
this, thanks to the Coalition! Thanks Karleen for the info.

Cheers
Eva Hoebee
/
On 5/14/2015 5:18 PM, Karleen Gribble wrote:
> The Australian government has just announced a change in policy that will reduce the amount of parental leave available to mothers. Of course this will have a negative impact on the ability of women to breastfeed their babies as well as the mental health of mothers. I've just had an article about this change published in The Conversation https://theconversation.com/parental-leave-cuts-undermine-breastfeeding-and-child-health-at-all-australians-expense-41617
> Please share widely!
> Karleen Gribble
> Australia
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