Someone asked about the LDS (Mormon) standpoint on breastfeeding, as  
apparently Mike Leavitt is an LDS father of five.  Quoting from The  Latter-Day Saint 
Woman (lesson manual):
 
"Our Heavenly Father made the mother's body so it could produce milk.   This 
milk is made especially for human babies to drink.  It is better for  babies 
than milk from animals.  The first fluid that comes from the  mother's breasts 
after a new baby is born is also imporant.  It contains  substances that help 
protect the baby from diseases for the first few  months."
 
This is a positive statement, and for a world-wide church is written in  
basic language.  However, my reality is that LDS Mamas I see have about the  same 
initiation and duration rates as the general population.  So while I  would 
hope the Leavitt children were nursed, I wouldn't assume it, sadly.   I sure 
hope he is an improvement on Mr. Thompson, however.
 
Kerri Smith
LLL Leader and Doula
Adoptive Nursing Mama to Cole, Naomi, Adam, and baby Noah
Chilliwack, BC, Canada

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