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Nov. 16th, 2005 04:13 pm
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Nov. 16th, 2005 04:38 pmDear Mr. Smitherman, (Ontario Minister of Health)
As a mother, mother-to-be, and child advocate, I am appalled that breastfeeding clinics in Toronto are being closed.
When my first child was born, I had very little help with breastfeeding. It was through determination and the help of friends that I succeeded at nursing my daughter, who is now a healthy, happy preschooler. A breastfeeding clinic in my neighbourhood would have saved me a great deal of difficulty, at a time when even a little bit of difficulty was overwhelming. Had I had less support, I might very well have given up.
The two hospitals where clinics are being closed (St. Michael's and North York General) are in districts with limited resources, serving large populations. What will happen to those new mothers who do not have the kind of support I received? Who will help them and their children to nurse? Breastfeeding is a learned behaviour for both mother and child. It requires prior knowledge, practice, and support. It is undertaken at a time when women are recovering from a physically demanding time, operating on little to no sleep, and adjusting to the single biggest lifestyle change they can go through. It is also the healthiest and most financially sound option for new families. Without support, or with uninformed, piecemeal support such as that offered in most maternity wards, many women give up and switch to formula. While formula is a good tool for supplementing on occasion, or for children who, for whatever reason, cannot be breastfed, it should not take the place of breastmilk for parents who would be able to nurse if supported.
The clinics in question are run by one of the world's foremost experts on lactation. He and his staff merit increased support in a stable clinic environment. His work is of utmost importance to new parents.
I ask that you reconsider the closing of these clinics, and consider supporting the creation of similar clinics in all hospitals across Ontario. This would be an act of support for families and for children across our province.
Sincerely,
Velvetpage
If you live in Ontario (why limit it to Toronto? I'd like to see clinics in all hospitals) and wish to write your own letter, email: rrps@rogers.com. This is the address of a lactation consultant in the Toronto area who is organizing a protest of the clinic closures.
As a mother, mother-to-be, and child advocate, I am appalled that breastfeeding clinics in Toronto are being closed.
When my first child was born, I had very little help with breastfeeding. It was through determination and the help of friends that I succeeded at nursing my daughter, who is now a healthy, happy preschooler. A breastfeeding clinic in my neighbourhood would have saved me a great deal of difficulty, at a time when even a little bit of difficulty was overwhelming. Had I had less support, I might very well have given up.
The two hospitals where clinics are being closed (St. Michael's and North York General) are in districts with limited resources, serving large populations. What will happen to those new mothers who do not have the kind of support I received? Who will help them and their children to nurse? Breastfeeding is a learned behaviour for both mother and child. It requires prior knowledge, practice, and support. It is undertaken at a time when women are recovering from a physically demanding time, operating on little to no sleep, and adjusting to the single biggest lifestyle change they can go through. It is also the healthiest and most financially sound option for new families. Without support, or with uninformed, piecemeal support such as that offered in most maternity wards, many women give up and switch to formula. While formula is a good tool for supplementing on occasion, or for children who, for whatever reason, cannot be breastfed, it should not take the place of breastmilk for parents who would be able to nurse if supported.
The clinics in question are run by one of the world's foremost experts on lactation. He and his staff merit increased support in a stable clinic environment. His work is of utmost importance to new parents.
I ask that you reconsider the closing of these clinics, and consider supporting the creation of similar clinics in all hospitals across Ontario. This would be an act of support for families and for children across our province.
Sincerely,
Velvetpage
If you live in Ontario (why limit it to Toronto? I'd like to see clinics in all hospitals) and wish to write your own letter, email: rrps@rogers.com. This is the address of a lactation consultant in the Toronto area who is organizing a protest of the clinic closures.
This is good.
Nov. 16th, 2005 04:59 pmMy baby is thumping quite forcefully, considering her age, in support of the letter about breastfeeding.
Or maybe it's about that nice glass of milk and a mom who's sitting still for a while.
Either way, I'm enjoying this sensation. I'm at the point where I don't even care if some of what I'm feeling is gas. Much of it is baby, and that's a very good thing.
Or maybe it's about that nice glass of milk and a mom who's sitting still for a while.
Either way, I'm enjoying this sensation. I'm at the point where I don't even care if some of what I'm feeling is gas. Much of it is baby, and that's a very good thing.
