>Denny Rice <[log in to unmask]> posted:
>Can you tell I'm ready to strangle the next idiot that comes my way? ;/

Since you're already stoked, may I direct your attention to the August 2004
issue of Pregnancy magazine? (For those outside the states, Pregnancy
magazine is a U.S. publication for expectant moms.) I just read it this
morning in the waiting room of my son's doctor.

The article's premise is pretty good: interviews with several women
regarding their breastfeeding experiences. However, all the moms had horror
stories and not one of them breastfed for more than 7 months (that baby
"self-weaned"); 6 months was referred to as "breastfeeding for an extended
time." Some of the advice was good (e.g., feed on cue), but the article
ended on the all-too-familiar note of breastfeeding is nice but formula is
basically just as good and there're no risks associated with its use.

Argh.

Argh.

Argh.

Sigh.

regards,
Julia

Julia R. Barrett
Freelance Science Writer & Editor
Mom to Sean (4) and Kira (1)
Madison, Wisconsin

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