I have a situation here that is making my blood boil.  We have a local
program for teen moms in our city, in which they can still attend school once
their babies are born.  In fact, most of the teen moms actually bring their
infants with them to class.  Sounds like a perfect situation for a new mom to
continue nursing her new baby, right? - WRONG!  The problem is the teacher -
she has been with the school district for many years, and she consistently
tells these young women that it is to their benefit to take up bottle
feeding.  The minute she sees them struggling with sore nipples, milk supply
problems, etc, etc, she encourages them that life will be much easier for
them if they stop breastfeeding.

I know this is happening fairly consistently, because I work at a WIC office
and speak to many new teen moms who have confirmed this story.

I have tried to talk to this teacher, most recently about one year ago.  She
won't let me come to the class to talk about breastfeeding, because, "we've
had bad experiences with those LLL type people coming in here and putting too
much pressure on these girls.  They just don't understand the tough lives
they have".

Is there any way to break through with this woman and have her see the light?
 I can't stand seeing these teen moms being persuaded by her one-sided views
any more!  Any ideas before I attempt to speak to her one more time?

Thanks everyone,
Brenda Phipps, BS, IBCLC