Just applauding the previous poster (that one with the Scandinavian name who
lives in the US, hi Kirsten! :-)) for spelling out what has to be in place
before we criticize mothers who don't stay home with their babies there.  I
remember when seatbelts were optional.  Then legislators decided car safety
was too important for it to be denied to those who either couldn't afford to
have seat belts retrofitted or didn't see the need for it, and they told the
auto industry to put them in all cars as required standard equipment.  Maybe
someday the rights of children to be cared for by their mothers will be
recognized as just as essential, and telling your legislators how you feel
about it might make it happen sooner.
From the latest edition of Elisabet Helsing's book about breastfeeding (my
translation):
"When a woman intends to breastfeed, she must be able to demand that society
be arranged so that breastfeeding is possible, both for her and the child.
The health services must be organized so that she gets proper help if she
needs it. Breastfeeding should not be based on the mother's personal
sacrifice, nor should it be something for women who are wealthy, strong, or
fortunate or have a partner who is. Breastfeeding should be a possibility
for everyone. It is our hope that this book will contribute to making it
so."  (ISBN 978-82-450-0456-4)
Rachel Myr
Kristiansand, Norway

             ***********************************************

Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome