this is the notice sent to all lifeguards regarding the breastfeeding
incident i have been writing about!

Lyla Wolfenstein, IBCLC


>NOTICE TO ALL LIFEGUARDS AND SUPERVISORS
>
>Recent incidents have brought to our attention the rights of breastfeeding
>mothers and the importance of acknowledging this right.
>
>As of the date of this notice, the following protocol shall be observed in
>all pools operated by the Vancouver School  District and the City of
>Vancouver:
>
>1.  BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS WELCOME.  Breastfeeding mothers are welcome in
>and around the swimming pools of the City and District.  There is no
>health or safety hazard associated with breastfeeding in the pool.
>
>2.  NO INTERRUPTION.  The breastfeeding mother should not be interrupted
>or disrupted.  No action shall be taken towards the breastfeeding mother
>unless there is a violation of the normal safety regulations in the pool.
>
>3.  ACCOMMODATION.  If asked by the mother, or if the Lead lifeguard staff
>feels comfortable taking an additional accommodation step, he or she may
>courteously and discreetly approach a breastfeeding mother in the pool,
>and tell the mother that she is welcome to use the benches around the pool
>or the family changing area, if that would be more comfortable for her and
>her child.
>
>      A storage bench is available in the JPC pool.  In other pools, if
> there are no benches or chairs available, the lifeguard can offer to
> bring one from another area so that the mother may remain in the pool area.
>
>4.  RESPONSE TO OTHER PATRONS.  If another pool patron complains when a
>mother breastfeeds in or around the swimming pool, the Lead lifeguard
>staff shall explain that mothers have a right to breastfeed in public.  If
>the patron makes any reference to nudity or public indecency, the Lead
>lifeguard staff should be aware and inform the patrons of RCW 43.70.640,
>which specifically exempts breastfeeding from public indecency.  The Lead
>lifeguard staff may also explain to the patron that mother's milk does not
>constitute any public health risk in the water.  If the complaining patron
>still has objections and does not feel comfortable in the environment with
>breastfeeding, the patron and child(ren) may leave and ask for a
>replacement pass to return at another time.
>
>Dated:  September 26, 2003
>
>LEGAL/NOTICE TO LIFEGUARD RE BREAST FEEDING

Lyla Wolfenstein
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