I have to say that male or female does not seem to make a
difference
- I've dealt with female doctors that want to control
women's fertility,
even if this would put breastfeeding at risk as much as male
doctors
- I've dealt with female bosses that don't want to give
employees time off
for pumping as often if not more than male bosses (men
seemed to be more
embarrassed, admitting they know nothing about what it
takes, and more
willing to listen)
- I've dealt with female OBs who are just as
intervention-minded as any male
OB
- I've dealt with male pediatricians who are willing to
support
breastfeeding way beyond what you would have expected, even
observing
breastfeeding during visits and taking the IBLCE exam!
...so let's not make this a male/female or nurse/MD or
anything else but a
challenge to identify those who are our supporters, those
who are on the
fence and could be educated, and those with whom we just
have to persist
until they get out of our way!
Jeanette Panchula, BSW, RN, PHN, IBCLC
California, USA
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