christine, what level of persuasion do your hospital docs and others use to
"convince" mothers to use car seats? here, all babies are required to leave
the hospital in a car seat, and there are programs to provide them to low
income families. i bet no one ever says "lets not make this family feel
guilty if they don't choose to use a car seat."

using this line of thinking, we would require that all babies leave the
hospital breastfeeding.

what line is taken about immunizations? (just an example, not to start a
debate). i bet they use all kinds of persuasion to get parents to do the
suggested immunizations. maybe you could suggest that breastfeeding be
endorsed to the same level as some of the other routine practices.

carol brussel IBCLC
laura nevada lactation
denver colorado

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