Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Breastfeeding mums challenge gym's ban

To many it would seem unnecessary, yet Melinda MacDonald and Kathleen Notley still sought permission to breastfeed their babies at Club Pink, a women's-only gym at the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre in Belconnen.
For weeks it was not an issue - until last Tuesday, when they were asked to stop bringing their hungry bubs to the club.

Since then the mothers have held meetings with managers, written a letter to the club and provided them with relevant sections in the ACT's Discrimination Act outlining their case.


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