http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/ ...exploring the art and science of parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:24:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-61366 Al_Pal Thu, 27 May 2010 01:00:50 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-61366 Wow, great post. Sad. Wow, great post. Sad.

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-60501 Mothers shouldn’t have opinions | PhD in Parenting Thu, 20 May 2010 22:09:51 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-60501 [...] So I told Maggie a little bit about the homelessness problem. [...] [...] So I told Maggie a little bit about the homelessness problem. [...]

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-51739 Is WIC shooting the CDC in the foot when it comes to breastfeeding rates? | PhD in Parenting Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:49:30 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-51739 [...] among women who are not on WIC. At first glance, people might assume that this is simply a case of lower breastfeeding rates among low income women. However, it is more complex than [...] [...] among women who are not on WIC. At first glance, people might assume that this is simply a case of lower breastfeeding rates among low income women. However, it is more complex than [...]

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-34406 My Picks for Best Breastfeeding Blogs and Posts | PhD in Parenting Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:57:09 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-34406 [...] Lactivism and the homelessness problem [...] [...] Lactivism and the homelessness problem [...]

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-20092 Nestle Answers: Using health care professionals as intermediaries | PhD in Parenting Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:20:36 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-20092 [...] much better. While the circumstances here are not as dire (we have clean water and many, but not all, parents have the means to purchase formula), the fact remains [...] [...] much better. While the circumstances here are not as dire (we have clean water and many, but not all, parents have the means to purchase formula), the fact remains [...]

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-17702 “Don’t Judge Me” | PhD in Parenting Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:43:27 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-17702 [...] to make good considered choices if more barriers are removed. I do use strong words when someone has upset me or when people are sticking their heads in the sand. Sometimes when playing nice isn’t [...] [...] to make good considered choices if more barriers are removed. I do use strong words when someone has upset me or when people are sticking their heads in the sand. Sometimes when playing nice isn’t [...]

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-17163 Catherine Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:38:15 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-17163 Excellent post. You drew a strong, logical connection between breastfeeding and poverty. And thinking of breastfeeding as a kind of "fluffy" or frivolous cause compared to homelessness or war is such a failure of imagination. More breastfeeding in the world might help to alleviate some of these problems. It's crazy to think that making available the best possible care for infants wouldn't have an effect on the poverty cycle. I always wondered why more low-income women didn't breastfeed, but reading your post reminded me how hard it was in the beginning, and how much time and support I had that poor women do not have. Thanks! Excellent post. You drew a strong, logical connection between breastfeeding and poverty. And thinking of breastfeeding as a kind of “fluffy” or frivolous cause compared to homelessness or war is such a failure of imagination. More breastfeeding in the world might help to alleviate some of these problems. It’s crazy to think that making available the best possible care for infants wouldn’t have an effect on the poverty cycle.
I always wondered why more low-income women didn’t breastfeed, but reading your post reminded me how hard it was in the beginning, and how much time and support I had that poor women do not have. Thanks!

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-17153 mom4mykids Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:40:11 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-17153 Wow! Great post, great comments. I'm going to post this on my FB profile :) Wow! Great post, great comments. I’m going to post this on my FB profile

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-17142 Birth_Lactation Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:55:08 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-17142 **Applause** This is just fabulous! Important reading for all of us to share. I also love Jake's remarks! **Applause** This is just fabulous! Important reading for all of us to share. I also love Jake’s remarks!

]]> http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/09/19/lactivism-and-the-homelessness-problem/#comment-17141 StorkStories Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:49:13 +0000 http://phdinparenting.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-17141 **Applause** Excellent work, well researched and very important reading for all of us! **Applause** Excellent work, well researched and very important reading for all of us!

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