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[quote=Anonymous]I think there are lots of reasons why EBF might not be the best choice for a particular mother-child dyad.  The reasons add up to a significant percentage of the population, even if 5% doesn't seem like a lot.

There are physiological reasons that might prevent a woman from making sufficient milk.

There are physiological reasons that might prevent an infant from transferring that milk -- low tone, tongue tie, etc . . .

There are other medical reasons why nursing might not get established, such as a mom who needs medication that makes nursing unsafe, or a baby in the NICU who isn't ready to nurse.

There are social reasons, such as lack of access to knowledgeable mentors, or needing to go back to work to early and having difficulty pumping.

There are psychological reasons why it might be best for a mother to supplement such as PPD exacerbated by lack of sleep, and psychological reasons why a mother might be anxious about not making enough and feel better giving formula.

And there are women who simply prefer to formula feed.

All of these are legit reasons.  No one needs to feel ashamed for choosing formula.[/quote]

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