I would like to set the record straight here - it would be very easy for the those who know me to assume that the location of a conference at a beach resort in warm sunny Malaysia was a disguise for an R&R opportunity for this Aussie beach-babe and her two willing compatriots ........
How wrong you would be!
We were heavily ensconced in international policy and political intricacies of breastfeeding advocates whose lives are threatened on a daily basis as they stand up for what they believe in.
- We voted on consensus for the correct use of Plumpinutt in cases of medical emergency for malnutrition.
- We were present for the launch of Youth for Breastfeeding- the young leaders of future breastfeeding advocacy.
- We formulated action plans for WABA to proceed with mother-friendly practices.
- We discussed gender sensitive national policies and women's and baby's rights.
- We debated rights/wrongs of expressing vs feeding at the breast.
- We pledged to continue our work to tell the world that mothers and babies need to stay together.
- We were reminded of the power of money used by infant formula manufacturers against the power of the people protecting breastfeeding.
- AND
- We always wore a hat and sunscreen so we aren't bronzed (haha!)
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