More Evidence Williamsburg is Toast: Breastfeeding Groups!

Thumbs up to the Brooklyn Record for bringing the story in Block Magazine about breastfeeding in Williamsburg to our attention. According to the Record, "In Williamsburg, groups of new mothers are meeting up at baby-friendly cafés like Willie B's and Mamalu's." Block reports:

Williamsburg has an apparent lack of resources for breastfeeding mothers. Most women are forced to travel to Manhattan or Park Slope for breastfeeding stores and classes. The nearest representative of La Leche League, an international support and informational resource for breastfeeding women, is in Fort Greene. "There is definitely a need for lactation services in Williamsburg," says Barbara Holmes, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has many clients in Williamsburg.

We would, um, distinctly remember the day when Williamsburg needed serious detox services and, now it needs lacation services? We've got nothing against moms and the little ones, and breastfeeding is healthy and natural. However, Parkslopesburg, anyone? As a singer originally from Minnesota wrote and sang, You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

[Photo courtesy of Jada Shapiro, Birth Day Presence/Block Magazine]