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Originally Posted by Koloe
The evil thing I would advocate as a LLL member that LLL doesn't like is that you can supplement with formula and still nurse. Specifically thinking of women who work or go to school. I don't think this is ideal, and it will of course impact your supply, but I would rather a women try to nurse and supplement than give up right away because they think it's all or none and they won't be able to nurse when they go back to work/school. I once thought it was all or none, and I now know differently.  |
Even in the office.....i'm learning EVERYTHING by her, and taking on some of her views, not sure if they are my own. I have had pounded in my head why BM is so important, and I agree that it's EXTREAMLY important....but like you said, a little breastmilk and formula is better than no BM right? Her rule is if you get ANY formula, the ONLY pump we give you is a Harmony. There are special exceptions....but I don't think there should be a rule there. I think it should be a situation thing only.
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Originally Posted by Pautzie
Karen, Emma, and Rebecca all have excellent points.
I don't think your supervisor was trying to say you are a bad person. It sounds like she was concerned that you don't believe in all of the LLL's values. Which is a big part of being a LLL leader. As a leader, you are there not only to support mothers, but to represent the LLL and their values.
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Do you attend LLL in Deland?
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Originally Posted by tinamariebb
I agree with the girls. You're not a bad person, or even a bad lactivist, just not totally in line with their core values.
I am more in line with them even as someone who is forced by my poor pelvis dystosia to have c-sections. They did effect my nursing relationship with both of my kids. I think the epi on top of the section made for many problems. I was doing great with my induced labor with Loralei without any drugs because I knew that I could do it, until I found out my body was failing that is. We managed to get past it and I had a great breastfeeding relationship with Loralei and am having a great one with Josalyn.
I think LLL should follow WHO guidelines of at least 2 years breastfeeding. My ped said that the AAP was upping their minimum from 1 year to 2 years. I don't think ill of anyone who weans at 1 year, but as the mom of a kiddo who has problems with cows milk (that are only getting worse), I see it as iimportant to go until at least 2 years old. Is it a pain to nurse a toddler? At times! But she looked at me after they polished her perfect teeth at the dentists today, and she asked for it and was fine when I told her she'd get some later. She pops off just to tell me she loves me. It also helps out to still be nursing during the height of cold and flu season!
I think that instead of LLL leader, you should look into becoming an IBCLC and hook up with a hospital. A lot of hospitals have groups like LLL, but not as stringent. And you could lead those and classes too. You could be hands on working shifts at the hospital, or just with appointments where you could drive to clients homes.
I see you as a lactivist Jess, for sure.
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The only hospital that allows someone like me in is about 30 miles away, and right now my sup. is over there 1 morning a week. She loves it and it's going well. There is a sister hospital right around the corner from me, but they are private hosiptals, and there is I think 1 OB will will deliver there. That's it...I looked into becoming a IBCLC, and I have to have like 7 college classes, and then take their classes. It's just too much for me right now with DH going back to school. I would like to do it once we start having an income, and I COULD go back to school. It's very important right now that i'm here with the kids, and they are shown a lot of attention while DH goes back to school...it's going to be a MAJOR change in their life. I feel like I have to focus on my family right now, and not my long term career....that make sense?