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Gormy Cuss

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5. There's still a ridiculous amount of resistance to integration of work-family supports.

Reply to Warren DeMontague (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 5, 2013, 05:19 PM

Aug 2013

Back when the assumption was that only one parent worked and the other took care of the kids, businesses didn't need to think about it. These days it's shortsighted to ignore the stresses of employees with infants.

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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