On 11/06/2005, at 23:46, Winifred Mading wrote:

> Actually, it does disturb me when I see a baby getting a bottle in  
> public.

I know your post was partly parody, but there was an underlying truth  
there, and I find that truth disturbing.

How about taking a moment to remember that one of those bottle- 
feeding mothers you appear to despise may well be one of your fellow  
Lactnetters? Yes, some of your colleagues are EPing for babies who  
won't or can't latch or transfer milk at breast. Your sidelong glares  
and under-your-breath harrumphs are astonishingly offensive and  
unwelcome to a grieving mother. The fact that we're the exception to  
the rule doesn't make us invisible or not worth your consideration.

Perhaps it's time for some to refocus on advocacy and support instead  
of blame and shame.

Lara Hopkins

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