has anyone signed the breastfeeding manifesto?

[pooter]

Hi - I have become a tad obsessed with breastfeeding since having my son 15wks ago. I was given some great advice by mumsnetters when it wasnt going very well, and now its brilliant! Anyway - i thought id mention the breastfeeding manifesto here in case anyone had not come across it. The Breastfeeding Manifesto makes seven key recommendations that will improve infant feeding practice and empower women, irrespective of their socio-economic background, to breastfeed for as long as they choose. (last sentence lifted from babycafe ) In scotland it is against the law to prevent a woman breastfeeding in public, but its not in England. Why not??? If you are interested go to www.breastfeedingmanifesto.org.uk and sign the petition and check if your MP has signed it too. Thanks!

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Thanks mellowma - im fairly new to mumsnet so i may well have missed it before - soz!

Yes I have

Yes! But my MP hasn't I have emailed bout that!

I hadn't seen it so thanks!
and emailed my mp too

I have, but my MP is refusing

yes, i did and also emailed my MP who hasnt bothered his arse!

Cool! Thats brill news. I keep looking at the list of signees waiting to see which of my friends/nodding aquaintances have signed it after my apologetic yet pestering email to them - ive only recruited 5 so far - and thats including my husband, mum and sis in law . I suppose it doesnt help that not many have had children yet, so havent really given the issue some thought. Anyway - yipee, more people have signed it!!

No, it sounds mental, either breastfeed or don't. A manifesto will do sod all. It's down to us.

Have you actually read it firefly? Whats so mental about trying to get the government to support breastfeeding? Its not as easy as "either breastfeed or dont". I agree that its down to us - but surely that includes putting pressure on politicians to implement WHO guidelines, train health workers, and prevent formula manufacturers from trying to persuade women the world over to stop bf? Just a thought.

i have, infact think i may have done it twice