The View disses breastfeeding. Here’s why they should stop.

Yet again, the topic of breastfeeding has been discussed in the mainstream media and — not surprisingly — was depicted in a less-than-factual way. It seems every few weeks these stories surface, and usually it’s a mom who’s been shamed for nursing in public. It happens so often I have almost stopped paying attention because they are so equally infuriating and repetitive. This time, however, it was the hosts of The View who had their say about nursing. This isn’t the first time these ladies have discussed breastfeeding with a negative spin. They do it so frequently it almost makes you wonder if they realize their audience is mainly women, many of whom are of childbearing age. The topic that started it all off was a discussion of two moms who help each other out with breastfeeding their kids, also known as wet nursing. I get it — this practice may seem even more “out there” than nursing in public, so I am not going to try to sway everyone to think that this isn’t that strange (even though it’s been done by humans since we’ve been in existence, but I know it’s not as common a practice in this country today). Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Conditions OB/GYN Pediatrics Source Type: blogs