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Hello I am trying to find any kind of help or information regarding my rights to breastfeed my 11 month old son. I had been a victim of domestic violence by his father and finally left September of 2009. He was arrested and still awaits his trial for spousal abuse, child endargement and crimal threats but have already been to court for custody. Unfortunately I was a stay at home Mom and when I left I had nothing. No money for an attorney. He of course had money for an attorney and he took the custody and DV order to trial. The judge told me in December that "it was time to put him on formula" so Dad can have overnight visits. After the trail was heard and I failed miserably she then told me I had four weeks to ween my son off breastmilk so Dad can have custody. She went against everything the mediator recommended and suggested for what was the best interest for my 11 month old son. It actually says this in my court transcripts. He is still awaiting trial for these charges but his first hearing isn't for another month. I have never done anything such as drugs, any criminal charges ... nothing other than been a Mom of three children and have worked most of my life. I went into this naively and thought you went to court and told the truth and the judge/courts would do what is best for the child. I still can't believe what happened ... I am shocked and heart broken. This is why woman do not leave. I rather of lived with the abuse every day than have to watch my baby go through this.
Any information on breestfeeding rights would be greatly appreciated.
A Desperate Mom
