FLDS Children Have Right To Breastmilk

The children of the FLDS mother's have the right to their mother's breastmilk. NOTE: I DO NOT take a position on the issue of if the children should or should not be in the custody of the FLDS community. They need to be safe, and I trust that those involved are making the best decisions for them. I do feel the children that were breastfeeding deserve to continue to have breast milk, and by any means the judge determines it can be given to them safely.

Right to Breastmilk

I am saddened to say that many Texan breastfeeding mothers may be separated from their nursing infants immediately, if not already. (see www.deseretnews.com, "FLDS consider options to keep their children"). While we may not agree or understand the circumstances, I think we need to fight for the right of the children to have the best care and nutrition, which includes breast milk. I am seeking collaboration from breastfeeding advocates, nursing mothers, the media, and anyone whom is able to help support this initiative or provide breastfeeding and breast pumping supplies that these mothers and babies may need. Please help us advocate and educate those involved in the FLDS case, that breast milk has no substitute and is the right of the children.

I recently created this site to help the support efforts, so bear with me as I gather content. Email with ideas, articles, links, and suggestions.
Please spread the word and forward this site. Fldsbreastmilk@blogspot.com

Thank you
• NICOLE D. HOFF, BA
CLC, CD(CBI), CCE DIP CBE(CBI)•
BA Maternal & Child Health Studies
Specializing in Lactation
UIU'07 Alumni
Certified Lactation Counselor
Breast Pump Rentals & Sales
Certified Doula Birth Partner
Certified Childbirth Educator
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FLDS Children Have Right To Breastmilk

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

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