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Warren DeMontague

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4. My wife had to set up pumping arrangements at her old job.

Reply to kdmorris (Reply #2)

Sun Aug 4, 2013, 05:43 PM

Aug 2013

It was logistically tricky. Despite living in a progressive area, I think people were still a bit uptight about the whole thing.

It's better now, I believe.

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Breastfeeding/Formula feeding: I support you [View all] kdmorris Aug 2013 OP

I think it's sad that we can't seem to support lactation without shaming formula-feeding mothers. Gormy Cuss Aug 2013 #1

Here, here! kdmorris Aug 2013 #2

My wife had to set up pumping arrangements at her old job. Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #4

There's still a ridiculous amount of resistance to integration of work-family supports. Gormy Cuss Aug 2013 #5

I don't think things like breastfeeding were even on the radar, in the real old days. Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #6

Breastfeeding was rare in the US after WWII (except among immigrants) Gormy Cuss Aug 2013 #7

I would agree. Facilitate breastfeeding as much as possible, but respect what people decide or need Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #3

+1000. I got so much pressure with my baby... Violet_Crumble Aug 2013 #8