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Nina Berry <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:36:45 +1100
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"I have moms call all the time to see if they can breastfeed with different
activities. Today I was asked if a mom can breastfeed when she goes to the
dentist for a cleaning. I was also asked if you  can breastfeed and get hair
colored."
I think this reflects a common perception (often re-inforced by under
educated medical professionals) that breastfeeding is unreliable, easily
contaminated (especially by a mother who wants to do anything that she might
enjoy) and fragile. I look forward to the day when we understand that
women's leaky, unpredictable, dynamic bodies are powerful assets rather than
limitations.
Cheers
Nina Berry BA/Bed(Hons) Dip Arts(Phil)
Breastfeeding Counsellor
PhD Candidate - "Ethical Issues in the marketing of 'Toddler Milks'"

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