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Have the formula companies gone too far?

Asked by casheroo (18106points) January 27th, 2011

Breastfeeding is under attack. Formula companies are allowed to forcefully advertise, you get a “breastfeeding” bag at the hospital which includes lots of formula, bottles and pacifiers…all devices that can ruin the breastfeeding relationship.

Just recently, a study was released now saying exclusively breastfeeding for six months is NOT healthy. Guess who funded it?
http://info.babymilkaction.org/news/policyblog140111

The optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding: six months.
http://www2.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab003517.html
The WHO recommends breastfeeding for 2 years. But, minimum six months before entering solids into a baby’s diet.

another link: http://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/115278/medical_community_slams_new_solids

Why are formula companies allowed to damage our children?
Why are women not supported in such an important aspect of a child’s life?

more information:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gina-ciagne/surgeon-general-calls-the_b_814316.html
and Breastfeeding debate closed? Brain Science weigh in
Obviously breastmilk is best. But formula is shoved down the throats of mothers, and some even think it’s the “norm”.

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