Completely OT...

[FreshNewbie]

It couldn't be said better!!!

[Lenusik]

RoadRaven,
Thanks for putting it together so well. I completely agree with you. I just don't care for Britney and think that she had wrong reasons for displaying herself. But there is nothing wrong with the photo itself.
I grew up in Europe in a port city where you could always see topless women on the beach. It has never been an issue and nobody thought that it was offensive.
This is a prudish society and the kids are taught incorrectly. I hope that families will figure it out on their own.

[Denise223]

Thank you to bikerchick68 & RoadRaven for saying EXACTLY everything that I was going to say!

If someone is offended at the sight of a bare breast (and, God forbid, a nipple), well then, DON'T LOOK!!

I have worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years - ten of those years were spent in OB/GYN & Pediatrics. (mid-late 80's). It was quite interesting how some people "handled" seeing women breastfeeding their babies.

On several occasions I was asked, "isn't there another room for them to "do that"? I don't want my little son/daughter being exposed to that".

I don't have any "human" kids -- only the furry feline kinds . (Truth be told, I think working in those two fields were EXCELLENT birth control).

I love babies. In fact, while working in OB/GYN, I was able to be in the delivery rooms/birthing rooms for the births of several babies . (both OB & midwife delivered babies).

I HAVE NEVER been witness to anything more BEAUTIFUL!! Absolutely miraculous.

Originally posted by LISE: I'm just a complete and total sucker for babies of all species. Every time I help a human baby into the world, I fall in love again for that little bit of time. I wish everybody could have that moment of awe and joy. When the baby looks up at mom for the first time, and puts his hand on her breast, safe, and home. I got to be part of that at 3 AM today. I'll never see it as anything but a miracle. A common, every day, around the world miracle. Let's celebrate that, and get on with bringing the peace these babies all deserve.

You chose a wonderful profession. I know that it is not easy, and you don't get a lot of sleep, but you are a part of that which is a miracle! I think that there is a very, very special bond between midwife and patient .

Have a peaceful weekend everyone!

Denise