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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A law must be passed that all lactating women must feed starving babies upon demand. Their bodies must continue to be used to sustain life indefinitely. We're getting into some real grapes of wrath here.....[/quote]

Just stop with the stupid, snarky comments.

This is a huge issue right now.... for babies who cannot take traditional formula, for mothers unable to nurse, and even for some older children and adults with digestive issues.  
And, Biden, et al, are silent.  [/quote]

It's beyond me why this is in the politics forum or why this is a political issue. From my understanding, this is a recent issue because of the plant closures, not some recurring problem. I'm sure there's a role for the federal government - the NIH runs a rare disease program. Maybe a coalition of parents, doctors, government officials could put together a proposal?[/quote]

I’m not sure what you want Biden to do - invoke war powers to commander the factory? Draw from the non-existent Strategic Baby Formula Reserve? Relax regulations to allow formula to be made with non-tested or contaminated ingredients? Ration formula - 1 can per family per month? I’m being dead serious here. Baby formula is a highly regulated, highly perishable product that is made by only a handful of companies around the world, none of whom had any incentive to stockpile given the perishability of the product and trends toward increased breastfeeding.

That being said, I do think there are some information holes here on acceptable, albeit imperfect substitutes. They’re not going to be convenient nor easy  but fed is best, right? Women may not know that they can get their milk flowing again with lactation drugs and constant stimulation. With an incredibly strict diet it’s likely a woman can produce a milk that will be safe for the tenderest of tummies. For families without working boobs, some pointers on things to look out for in unregulated person to person milk donations would be useful. Government scientists should also release some guidance on making VERY SHORT TERM nutritional substitutes for hungry babies - whatever is safe and from common ingredients like corn syrup and boiled water, simple syrups, etc. Morons and cheap asses will do what they do, so there needs to be extreme follow up to get folks back on formula later. Maybe some other guidance on boiling or sterilizing potentially contaminated recall lots. Consider whether EU formulas might be allowed in temporarily, assuming they even have extra to spare.

For the parents of kids who can only eat one extremely processed formula that was in short supply to begin with, my heart goes out because there are no easy substitutes. I hope someone can give you guidance on vitamins or sugar solutions that you can give to keep your kids alive. [/quote]

I also have no idea why you wrote a three paragraph reply to my suggestion that perhaps the federal government could partner with doctors and parents on this. What's the deal?[/quote]

DP. How exactly are the feds to ‘partner’ with parents and doctors? You want them to start a breast milk cooperative? And why not contact your state government? Resources and shortages vary by local consumption. [/quote]

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