Dear all:

I've had a long hard day working from 10 am - 10 pm, ending up with the breastfeeding class where 
i get the "well this must be a controversial question - what is the recommended duration of 
breastfeeding" and having to explain why it isn't controversial - we have good evidence, but we don't 
have the support systems and cultural belief systems in place to achieve it yet.

So, I've been working on handouts on every child survival intervention I can think of and how to 
integrate breastfeeding.  My Water and Sanitation one was a challenge.  I came up with Breastfeeding.  
The most potable & readily available source of water.  I had stuck suggestion in the section on how 
breastfeeding could be integrated into water and sanitation programs about how they could remind 
families, health faciites and ministries that breastfeeding is excellent protection when emergencies 
such as the Tusnami and Hurrican Katrina disrupt water and sanitation systems.  

My husband got a little carried away with the potable water idea.  He envisioned FEMA - the Federal 
Emergency Mammary Association.  Teams of lactating women who would be transported to 
emergency sites to provide the "most potable & readily available source of water." 

Best, Suan Burger

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