tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114152068970678707.post3286371851876483679..comments2023-09-08T01:51:21.108-07:00Comments on Keep Austin Nursing in Public: Talking Points & ResourcesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114152068970678707.post-4941481069271998682012-11-19T00:32:29.584-08:002012-11-19T00:32:29.584-08:00I posted this in a thread on FB, too, but want to ...I posted this in a thread on FB, too, but want to add it here:<br />Yes, the main point is the law. But with AISD lawyers saying they are confident that they are following the law, that may not be enough in *this situation.* When speaking to the press, yes. When writing a petition that can't be too long for people to want to read, yes. Here I think it's valid that we also express the damage that can be done to a nursing relationship when a mother is given the message that people feel she is being inappropriate by feeding her baby. The WHY of the law matters here, because it defines the intent of the law and public expectations about it. And of course our passion for the benefits of breastfeeding are why we don't want any nursing relationships hurt, so that may come up for some of us. <br />I think no matter how many times we tell a lawyer or people confident in advice a lawyer has given that the law is being broken, we won't necessarily move them. That's why, to me, 2 minutes may be enough to cover respect, as well, & the benefits of bf, if there's time, could get a mention. I just re-read everything & I really appreciate what is there. Marianne did a fantastic job of assembling research-supported bf benefits for anyone who wants to touch on those, and in the General Ideas listed the laws, our main talking point. <br />Regarding respect, Mr. Waxler thinks the district has nothing to do with a woman's choice to breastfeed or not. But in choosing to continue to stigmatize public breastfeeding, they ARE risking influencing a mother's choice. That's important. A mother who feels she must bring a bottle when at school (at least twice a day for many of us) may use formula & not pumped milk, & her supply is impacted by formula/bottle use and she may not breastfeed for as long as she had wanted as a result. If that's a choice a mother wants to make on her own, *that's different.* But if it's because the district is on record as believing it is inappropriate and even prohibited, then the district *is* at fault for complicating what is already difficult in so many other ways, from low supply to oversupply to biting, plugged ducts, mastitis, etc., etc., etc. We don't need this one more thing! Marianne's got research I am excited to read that supports it's not just my anecdotal opinion that it's hard to keep breastfeeding when you're harassed for doing it. <br />Ryan, what you outlined is what I'll have to say, but it won't all need repeating by everyone. I have appreciated your support & advice SOOOO much, & I will continue to ask for it & mostly follow it to a "T" - I just wanted to share that I don't want to insult Marianne's fantastic work & that I think it's ALL important here. That's why my letter to the principal was so long! <br />Regardless of whatever else you are most moved to spend your 2 minutes on, knowing that the law should be the primary focus, I know we all want to be sure to avoid alienating anyone who could not or chose not to breastfeed (I tried to be clear & careful when I mentioned formula above, though it may not even be worth risking that example - I hope no one reads it & takes it the wrong way), & please keep the focus on the district & not my principal, who was following district practice. Krisdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704207477602994515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114152068970678707.post-53151742245643201562012-11-18T18:19:49.125-08:002012-11-18T18:19:49.125-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970260955209182487noreply@blogger.com