I just LOVE input from family men! Those are wonderful thoughts to share,
Heidi.

The rule in our family was never to upset a breastfeeding mother because if
you did there wouldn't be enough milk for the baby.

Lorri Centineo
Maine Breastfeeding Coalition

> -----Original Message-----
> From: jhroibal [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 11:50 PM
> Subject: Superstitious Behavior
>
>
> My father who is Native American (Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico) would tell
> me never to breastfeed my babies when I was mad or angry, because I
> would "pass on these bad feelings to my baby through my milk." He also
> told me to think positive thoughts to help my babies grow and be happy.
> Harmony and balance is achieved when mother and baby are both happy.
>
> I didn't argue with him:)
>
> Heidi S. Roibal
> Albuquerque, NM
>