As a mom and professional who has been through it, I hope you put your current anxiety (your words) on hold. Some answers you will not have until the situation arises. I know two woman who sucessfully nursed twins.
However, I respectfully disagree with you on a number of issues.
It is true that breastfeeding is medically proven to be the best nutrition for babies. There is no debate concerning this fact. However, as a woman, in a free society, you have a choice as to what you will feed your child. If formula or wet nurses (as in the past or in other cultures) were not available, infants would not survive and these issues would be moot.
I don't think society is politicizing these issues or giving you guilt, you are reacting to information that is available. Even if there were no additional information campaigns, your ob/gyn would inform you about the health benefits of nursing. To not do so would be malpractice.
Sometimes we have to make decisions and find solutions on our own. We have the unfortunate opportunity to be pioneers and trailblazers who cannot count on the government, employers, or society to look out for our best interests. It is frustrating but also empowering.
In addition, the statistics concerning the % of working american women are complex. Many working mothers work part time and a large portion of moms do not work outside of being a homemaker.
As a mom and professional who has been through it, I hope you put your current anxiety (your words) on hold. Some answers you will not have until the situation arises. I know two woman who sucessfully nursed twins.
However, I respectfully disagree with you on a number of issues.
It is true that breastfeeding is medically proven to be the best nutrition for babies. There is no debate concerning this fact. However, as a woman, in a free society, you have a choice as to what you will feed your child. If formula or wet nurses (as in the past or in other cultures) were not available, infants would not survive and these issues would be moot.
I don't think society is politicizing these issues or giving you guilt, you are reacting to information that is available. Even if there were no additional information campaigns, your ob/gyn would inform you about the health benefits of nursing. To not do so would be malpractice.
Sometimes we have to make decisions and find solutions on our own. We have the unfortunate opportunity to be pioneers and trailblazers who cannot count on the government, employers, or society to look out for our best interests. It is frustrating but also empowering.
In addition, the statistics concerning the % of working american women are complex. Many working mothers work part time and a large portion of moms do not work outside of being a homemaker.
With respect,
Jewish Mommy Lawyer Princess