> Some mentally challenged women would be far better off to breastfeed. > Certainly, it is easier to BF than to mix and measure formula. But they > need someone in the home who is capable of being supportive and helpful. > Comparing them to barnyard animals, for whom parenting of young is modeled > and not perverted by social messages and customs, is not helpful. > I have indeed worked with women in the categories you list. I did not intend to compare developmentally delayed women to animals - my point was this: these women had been defined as a group who potentially should not breastfeed, yet the ability of animals to feed their young is clearly evidence that intelligence is not a requirement. A woman who is significantly delayed will need someone to provide her with support and guidance whether she breastfeeds or bottlefeeds. I just don't see this as being a reason to choose artificial feeding over breastfeeding, and I say this as someone who has worked with a number of women with significant delays who successfully breastfed. Teresa Pitman *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET email list is powered by LISTSERV (R). There is only one LISTSERV. To learn more, visit: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html