Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Covergirl mother says breast is best (CBC New Brunswick)

The nursing mother whose photo was pulled from the cover of an Irving-owned newspaper says outdated attitudes prevent many moms from giving their babies the healthiest start possible.

Thirty six thousand copies of Here magazine were printed with a close-up photo of Christina Taylor's nursing infant Angela on the cover.

Most of those papers never made it to news stands, because Brunswick News executives believed the picture was inappropriate for some readers.

The paper was recalled and the photo replaced with a cartoon-like drawing of a woman holding a baby in a blanket.

Taylor says that decision underlines just how uncomfortable some people in New Brunswick are about breastfeeding. She says the lack of support makes it difficult for mothers to nurse their babies.

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