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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) is reintroducing the Breastfeeding Promotion Act this year and is hosting a pre-Mother's Day nurse-in at the Capital Building to promote it.If you are in or near the D.C. area (or up for a road trip), here's the information.
WHAT: "NURSE-IN" to introduce the Breastfeeding Promotion Act
WHO: Nursing mothers
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)
Congressman Chris Shays (R-CT)
Others to be announced
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
WHERE: Cannon Terrace
New Jersey and Independence Ave., SE
Washington, D.C. (Capitol Hill)
INCLEMENT WEATHER ROOM: TBD
The last time there was a Capital Hill nurse-in, more than 100 mothers showed up with their families. Hopes are that this one will be even bigger.
If you do attend, please contact Lorrie Chappel to let her know so that she can get a head count put together. Also, pleas contact Lorrie if you have experienced work place discrimination because you breastfeed (or breastfed) and would be willing to talk about it at the rally.
Labels: Lactivism, Nursing in Public
Woohoo! I'm so excited! I live in Northern VA but not far from DC and I will try and get as many people as I know together for this-
If you're no longer nursing (my 21/2 year old just weaned) can we you still show up to show support? Or is it limited to those who can participate in the "nurse-in"?
As with all nurse ins, I would imagine that everyone is welcome.
After all, someone has to help corrall the kids that aren't nursing. ;)
I am going to try to make this. I am about 70 miles from DC. That's nothing after our road trip to the Lactivist Bash!
I am going to try to make this. I am about 70 miles from DC. That's nothing after our road trip to the Lactivist Bash!
Wish I could be there!
I'm going! I went to the last one with my first baby ... and now it's the new baby's turn!
Hope to see tons of moms there!
There are never any nurse-ins near where I live. I guess I should be thankful that there's not much need for them here. In fact, when I'm out with my daughter people seem to be encouraging me to nurse in public a lot. I've had more than a few people ask me if she's hungry or tell me stories about how another mom they know nursed on a bench in their store.
We were there! My 3 1/2 year old nursing toddler and I were both there! It was our "first" and what a great amazing experience!!!
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