I ain’t saying nothing. I promised big brother I would be good. One quick comment. That baby is going to have stretch marks around his or her mouth.

How did you get to take pictures? I called the number and asked if i could come over and do the same. They said I need credentials. I breast fed until I was 9. You’d think that would be enough.

Mr. Mookie,
I think your comments are sexist, inappropriate and immature. I feel this photo is a beautiful representation of a mother feeding her child. I consider myself very lucky to be able to communicate and develop trust with my subjects. It is because of this communication and trust that I am able to witness moments like this, and bring them to our readers.
According to both the AMA, and the FDA, breastfeeding is a very important part of child development; children who are breastfed have less ear infections, reduced risk of childhood diabetes and SIDS, have increased bone density, and a reduced risk of developing heart disease later in life. Mothers who breastfeed their children reduce their risk of breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers, and lose baby weight faster. Breastfeeding helps protect against osteoporosis and hip fracture.
It is my job as a photojournalist to use my images to inform and educate our community, in print or online. If, because of Jamie’s story and my photos, just one mother is encouraged to consider breastfeeding I know we will have done a good job.

My comments were meant to be sexist, inappropirate and immature. I guess we both accomplished our goals.

That’s just part of your charm, Mr. Mookie. And Rebecca’s charm is all about her dedication to certain things she views as sacred. So, yes, in effect, you both accomplished your goals. Now can’t we all just get along? : )

Mrs. Pippin was a warm, funny woman who was kind enough to invite us into this special moment in her life and allow us to capture it in print and on film. I am very appreciative to her for allowing us to be there. I don’t think her husband would take too kindly to having his wife’s attributes discussed in this manner. So let’s just get back to the discussion about how great it is for the baby if the mother chooses to breastfeed.

My own son was a preemie and our doctor said he would “catch up” faster if he was breastfed. Sure enough, he’s slightly bigger than most kids his own age now and hasn’t had a single developmental delay (at 5 years old he can add and subtract, he knows his address, full name, ABC’s and his phone number, I could really go on for days about how great my son is, but I won’t bore you with that). But that time also allowed me the chance to feel completely secure as a new mother in knowing that I was doing the best thing I could for my baby at a time when everything else was so unsure.

So shape up Mr. Mookie, but if you don’t we at the Morning News still love you and your indominatable spirit.

I was just messing with RD.  It’s an interesting topic and one that I’ve never researched.
About.com had some good information on both the pros and cons.
http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/breastfeedingbasics/a/proscons.htm

They claim it to be more convenient.  I personally don’t see how. However, you can’t argue with the health benefits.