I just got some news that put all my petty tribulations and triumphs into perspective. My friend who was admitted to the psych ward for excessive anxiety about her baby's development has finally got to see a consultant paediatric neurologist ie someone who actually knows what he's talking about and has been told that her 4-month old actually does have brain damage because of the medication she (my friend) was prescribed to help with breastfeeding. Which is banned in the U.S. because it's known to cause brain damage.
F#$%ing breast-feeding Nazis and their rotten stinking breastfeed-at-all-costs propaganda. F#$%ing judgemental no-kids know-nothing psychiatrist. F#$%ing dismisstive paediatricians and maternal health nurses. Bastards.
I don't know how she can stand it. How could anyone stand it? I just don't know.
Please send her your prayers.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
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WOW!, That's huge. She (and you) have my condolences.
I'll certainly pray for her.
Breastfeeding should be a mother's decision and a mother's alone, unless there is a serious risk of injury to mother or baby.
Let us know how she gets on.
Wow, that does put it in perspective. What a sad, sad day for you and your friend. Life's challenges will be huge for her but somehow people do manage to cope eventually with what cards they are dealt. Sounds very tough right now though..
So sad, prayers for sure
That's just so sad. I'm so sorry, A... I'll keep your friend and her child in my thoughts and prayers...
My heart goes out to her!!! I can't even begin to wrap my head around what she must feel. She and her sweet baby will definitely be in my prayers.
that is too too horrible to contemplate. Words fail me. Praying for her.
I am mortified and gobsmacked. How devestating. My heart bleeds for their family.
You're right, it does put a shitty day into perspective. Thank you.
There are so many things wrong here I don't know what to say!
Hopefully with the child being so young, the chances of a full recovery are quite high. I thought this article might bring some hope to the situation.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/09/05/2024290.htm
I hope it all turns out for the best.
I'm very sorry to hear this. I will certainly pray for her.
OMG, I'm so sorry to hear this. As someone who had to take a medication due to problems with breastfeeding, my heart absolutely goes out to her. I can't imagine what she must be going through.
I completely agree that the breastfeeding nazis really need to lay off in general. It's a decision that should belong to a mother, and no one else.
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