The shaming began prior to delivery, at the hospital breastfeeding class. A soon-to-be mom asked if she should keep some formula on-hand, just in case she was unable to breastfeed. The lactation consultant (IBCLC) insisted she not keep any formula around because, as soon as you start feeding the baby formula, you will give up … Continue reading The Shaming Began In My Hospital Breastfeeding Course And Never Stopped
Written by Dr. Ruth Ann Harpur, Clinical Psychologist A systematic review of the scientific literature indicates that women who intend to breastfeed but who later feed their babies formula consistently report feelings of guilt, anger, worry, uncertainty, and a sense of failure despite the relief that introducing formula after experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding may bring (Lakshman, … Continue reading Clinicians’ Guide to Supporting Parents with Guilt About Breastfeeding Challenges
I have been praised in pro-breastfeeding groups for my tenacity. For overcoming overwhelming odds. For persisting when others would have “given up.” Along the way there were people who told me that I should just feed formula, that I should just stop breastfeeding because of the horrible experiences I was having, but I honestly thought … Continue reading I Found Breastfeeding Success In The Fed Is Best Support Group
By the Senior Advisory Board of the Fed is Best Foundation A key recommendation of the 1989 World Health Organization Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding which guides the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is: “give infants no food or drink other than breast-milk, unless medically indicated.” This has led to serious complications from accidental starvation of … Continue reading Press Release: World Health Organization Revised Breastfeeding Guidelines Puts Babies at Risk Despite Pleas from Experts — Informing the Public “Not a Top Priority”
By the Senior Advisory Board of the Fed is Best Foundation A key recommendation of the 1989 World Health Organization Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding which guides the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is: “give infants no food or drink other than breast-milk, unless medically indicated.” This has led to serious complications from accidental starvation of … Continue reading World Health Organization Revised Breastfeeding Guidelines Put Babies at Risk Despite Pleas from Experts—Informing the Public “Not a Top Priority”
