Linda J. Smith wrote:
> I've had long, interesting conversations with Nancy Schweers about the
> "rights" issue as it pertains to mothers and babies. It's really risky to
> pit the "rights" of the infant to the mother's milk against the mother's
> rights to use her body as she wishes. Nancy always encouraged me to focus on
> the "inseparable dyad" concept as you heard me say many times in the INFACT
> course. 
Thank you for this. It makes perfect sense to me to just avoid any talk 
of "rights" and work on convincing the mom instead, compassionately 
giving her knowledge that may ultimately shift the way she relates to 
her child.

Arly Helm, MS, IBCLC, in the rainy Sierra Nevadas
Linda, I'm hoping you especially have a moment to call in to today's 
radio show at noon PST...530-265-9555

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