I just spent some time reading blogs, news articles, study results, etc. pertaining to breastfeeding. It amazes me that feeding a baby can be so controversial. We are not talking about x-rated films or legalizing marijuana here, we just want to support women who want to breastfeed their babies.
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/31/breast-feeding-news-roundup/
Should a mother nurse her baby until he/she is six years old? Well, its not very common, but the American Academy of Pediatrics and The World Health Organization both say to breastfeed as long as is "mutually desired". http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/10/appropriate-breast-feeding/
Should we make breastfeeding dolls? Why not? Children pretend to breastfeed their dolls anyway. It's how many of them were fed.http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/breast-feeding-doll-parents-controversy/story?id=13248646
Does breastfeeding make a women seem less competent in our society? Well, its a bit trickier and takes more guts in our country than bottle feeding. http://www.miller-mccune.com/health/breastfeeding-women-viewed-as-less-competent-29338/
Also, if you are informed, you know how great breast milk is and that it makes for bigger brains!http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/global/?itemno=11796
Should babies be allowed to breastfeed in public? Well, should adults be allowed to eat in public? Don't our children deserve the same consideration? Also, it gives everyone a chance to see how practical and not sexual breasts are for a change. Besides, motherhood can be so isolating without having to remove yourself every time your baby wants to eat.
Which ones push your buttons. What do you think?
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