Now that I’ve got your attention, let me start by saying I am a strong advocate of breastfeeding and all its wonderful benefits (i.e., nutrition for baby and the bond between mother and baby). I breastfed my three boys - two of them for one year and one for six months. One thing which does upset me however is this burgeoning militant attitude some people have towards breastfeeding.

A few years ago, a woman training with me to become a Doula (i.e., labour support coach) stated she would not take on a client who chose not to breastfeed. (more…)