Breastfeeding in Literature
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
I'm currently reading a book from the a trilogy called The Nightrunner Series by Lynn Flewelling called Stalking Darkness. Ive read 4 of her books previously which i borrowed from the local library's & i LOVE them all so far.
Anyway, while reading this book i came across a couple of paragraphs where a woman breastfeeding is mentioned, you just don't seem to come across this much anymore. On TV soaps women are almost always bottle feeding & i don't remember any other fiction books Ive read that even does so much as mention breastfeeding. So i thought id share the passage with you all:
The door between the kitchen and landing room was open. Through it he could seethen a couple of paragraphs down:
Cillia serenely nursing Luthas in the middle of the dinnertime bustle, sorting
through a basket of apples with her free hand as she did so. The baby sucked
greedily, tugging at the lacing's of her open bodice. Her exposed breast throbbed
gently with the rhythm of his demand.
"Could you hold the baby a minute before you go?" she asked, pulling Luthas offWhat emotions do these words illicit in you? I bet some people may think that parts of the passages almost sound pornographic (definitely not "that" type of book i can assure you). Its sad that breastfeeding isn't considered the "norm" any more, seeing a woman breastfeeding in public always seems to provoke some responce, whether it is "YAY - its fab to see someone breastfeeding in public" "ohhh, how sweet" or "Boobs!!!...don't look!!!" or "OMG - is that woman breastfeeding?!?", ideally we would just walk past without a second thought, just simply viewing it as the normal thing to do, as if you were strolling past a toddler drinking water from a cup - why should breastfeeding be viewed any different, it is after all the most natural way to nourish a baby.
the nipple and holding him up. "My arm'll break if i don't shift over." Taking
the child, Alec held him while Cillia moved her baskets and uncovered her other
breast. It was swollen with milk; a think stream jetted from her nipple as she
moved. Alec was close enough to see the pearly drops that fell across the deep
red skins of the apples. He looked away, feeling dizzy. Luthas let out a sleepy
burp and nuzzled at the front of Alec's cloak. "The way he eats, you'd think I'd
not have a drop to spare, but just look at me!" Cillia exclaimed merrily, taking
the child back and putting him to breast on the other side. "Maker's Mercy, Ive
got more milk than Grandmother's goat".
Babble byMel : ) at 10:05 PM 3 comments
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Breastfeeding in the News...
Unions press for more paid leave to breastfeed - Article in the Sydney Morning Herald
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Just Beautiful
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Did you know that initiating breastfeeding within an hour of birth can prevent 22% of all deaths among babies below one month in developing countries?
Every newborn, when placed on the mother’s abdomen, soon after birth, has the ability to find its mother’s breast on its own and to decide when to take the first breastfeed. This is called the ‘Breast Crawl’.
The Breast Crawl organisation has made a fantastic video showing a newborn attach all by itself for the very first time - just beautiful!!! If you want to see the vid Click Here (i did have it embeded on here but it started automatically & i think thats a pain in the arse so now you have to click on the link).
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More on Breastfeeding
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
I found this site ages ago & bookmarked it then forgot all about it, i was doing one of my "got to sort out all the crap in my links folder because i cant find anything" clean ups & came across it again so thought id share:
Babble byMel : ) at 10:23 PM 3 comments
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What a Crock!
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
Have you seen the recent article on breastfeeding & increased allergies? Articles like this really make my blood boil! You have to wonder who is funding them! Why is it that when positive research to support breastfeeding comes out it is squashed & doesn't arouse so much as a yawn from the media but when one study comes out with something negative to say its plastered everywhere.
There are so many fantastic benefits of breastfeeding! Its free, its easy, it gives your baby immunity they desperately need in their first 6 months & beyond, it helps protect from illness & infection, it helps establish good gut bacteria, it aids in the development of baby's eyesight, speech and intelligence, it helps mum & bub bond, its better for the environment & your babies poo doesn't stink while they are exclusively breastfeed - what more could you possibly ask for! I just wish that the media would stop giving new mums reasons to use formula & start supporting the best option for everyone except the formula companies! BREAST IS BEST!!!
Babble byMel : ) at 11:41 AM 3 comments
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9 Months & Counting
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
There are so many benefits of breastfeeding, it protects your baby from illness and infection, provides the best food & nutrition for your growing baby, aids the development of your baby's eyesight, speech and intelligence as well as promoting that special loving bond between mother and baby.
Babies who are not breastfed have a higher risk of cot death & increased likelihood of allergy not to mention cost a whole lot more, infant formula, bottles, teats, sterilisers, none of those are cheap. Babies that aren't breastfed are also more likely to fall ill, costing more to the family and the community in medical bills. The production of formula also has an environmental impact in terms of fuel, energy and resources needed in production.
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