This is one of the strengths of Lactnet, that we get to see into the worlds 
of others. Many of us who are in places where maternity leave is considered 
a human right, even in the armed services, have our jaws drop when we read 
about this. Glad that things are getting better though.
Karleen Gribble
Australia

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 Of course I do...but this is the *military* we are talking about.  They 
have an obligation to uphold the security of the country they are serving, 
and the mission *always* comes first.  And the mothers who have taken that 
oath to uphold the constitution and so forth, have an obligation to fulfill 
their contract.  This isn't like the corporate world where you can just say 
"I quit".  In actuality the military has come a long ways since I was 
serving, 3 of the 4 services now offer a 1 year deferment from deployment 
and policies/regulations in place that new mothers can use to talk with 
their supervisors.  Is it perfect?  By no means...but it is certainly better 
than nothing.
 

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