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[quote=Anonymous]Pressure from medical personnel is different from societal pressure, which is what I was talking about.

Example: Baby has dairy allergy- literally everyone says dont BF, formula will be easier..why are you dairy-free, just give the baby formula. Over and Over. Formula is accepted socially. Its in every grocery store, in every Target/Walmart, you can order it online. You dont have to jump through hoops to get formula, you dont need a doctors RX for formula (and therefore, their permission)- and before I get vitriol- I do believe it should be readily accessible and no one should be shamed for how they choose to feed their child.

Medical personnel are encouraging of breastfeeding because it does have benefits to the mother and child.

If you disagree with how they are approaching this topic, say so. They work for you. Give feedback to your providers and say that the question should be:

"I noted that you put a question mark for whether you plan to breastfeed. Would you like to discuss the pros and cons of both breastfeeding and formula and/or talk about how we can support you with either choice?"

The problem with the breastfeeding initiative and BFHI by UNICEF and WHO is that initiatives have to show results in order to continue. So there is this HUGE push before and at delivery but there is no continual support after delivery and/or post-partum.

There is no support (LC or nurse) to go to the mom in the week/weeks after delivery to assess how feeding is going and/or to provide help, look for tongue/lip ties, assess swallow reflex, look for torticollis, etc. There is no leave policy to give moms and dads time off work. Its insane.

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