Sunday, July 30, 2006

More Social Acceptance Needed for Breastfeeding (Scoop: - New Zealand)

A return to an acceptance that breastfeeding is the normal way to feed babies is absolutely key to further increasing breastfeeding rates in New Zealand.

New Zealand College of Midwives spokeswoman, Norma Campbell says putting breastfeeding back on the pedestal it deserves is something society as a whole must promote.

“Understanding that breastfeeding is the normal and perfectly acceptable way to feed a baby for at least six months is something we all must need to work on as well as providing support for new mothers to do the very best they can with their breastfeeding,” she says.



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