wholesome mother
Blog
Wholesome Mother Website
Bio
Like most Mothers I wear many hats (Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Co-Worker, Cook, Maid, Teacher, Trainer, Accountant, Gardener, etc....
Recent Posts
 
 
 
 

Most Popular

Recent Comments

Rep. Virginia Foxx vs. Breast-Feeding Program

June 16, 2011 10:21 am by wholesome mother in breastfeeding
  • Share This Post
  • Pin It
  • 2
  • Sparkle (
    )
     

A North Carolina Representative wants to cut funding to a program for low-income women who never learned how to breast-feed.  The program that operates through WIC (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) receives funds set aside for breast-feeding support and education through one-on-one peer counselors.


In my opinion Rep. Virginia Foxx is not thinking ahead.  If we do not teach these mothers how to breast-feed the WIC program will end up paying for formula for the baby for a year or more.  I have not seen the numbers but, you would think that the breast-feeding program would help save that state money in the long run.  I believe that a little up-front cost to help a woman raise a healthy child would be a good investment.  I don't want to get into the formula vs. breast debate but, if breast milk truly is healthier for the child wouldn't this program also cut down on future medical bills this child that the government may have to pay?  I believe there are a lot of ways that the government needs to cut back on spending but, let's look at the bigger picture here.  


This is not about political sides it is about breast-feeding.  I am all for breast-feeding and I know that contrary to popular belief breast-feeding does not just happen.  It is a natural thing but, it takes work just like anything else you learn as a parent or teach your child.  I believe that any woman that wants to breast-feed her child should have the resources to help her do so.


What's your opinion?  

Would this be the first program on your "cut list"?


Resources: huffingtonpost.com 


Photo Credit: family.go.com

  • 2
  • Sparkle (
    )
     

Related Posts

Booby Traps Set Breastfeeding Moms Up for Failure
by Amy Gates
Does Breastfeeding Cause Divorce?
by mollybaker
10 Things Breastfeeding Advocates Need To Stop Saying
by Jmorjig

More Like This

Comments

Post comment as
twitter logo facebook logo
Sort: Newest | Oldest
wholesome mother
wholesome mother 5 pts

I completely agree with you. As soon as I read the story from the associated press I felt led to write about it. My Mother did breast-feed but, it was still a huge learning experience for me. I'm glad you stuck it out and I hope support continues for all the other mothers that wish to do the same.

share
  • spam
  • offensive
  • disagree
  • off topic
 Like
momsaidwhat
momsaidwhat 5 pts

It just infurantes me that a woman could be so insensitive and out of touch with the needs of other women. Contrary to popular belief breastfeeding, though it is natural, is also very much a learned process. I am a first generation breastfeeding mom who basically had to learn on the job. My mom couldn't give advic on something so foreign to her. Had it not been for other supportive breastfeeding moms and a knowledgeable hospital staff, I would never have stuck it out. So many of the women who qualify for subsidized programs are young and with little support. The last thing they need is another roadblock in the path of raising healthy children. The bottom line is, babies must eat. If we cut this valuable resource we will pay more in the way of formula subsidies. To me, this is a no-brainer; but then again,so is Rep. Foxx.

share
  • spam
  • offensive
  • disagree
  • off topic
 Like