Baby formula is poison.
But what the hell does a mayor have to do with the decision? Are these mothers getting free medical services from the city?
That's a little strong. Infant mortality is high in poor countries for many reasons, but one contributor is breastfeeding failures. For most mothers/babies, breast milk is the best by far. For those who have issues, formula is a lifesaver. It's still second rate, but it's a whole lot better than malnutrition. Doctors should discourage formula, and every ob/gyn my wife had did, but they should also encourage this "poison" when necessary.
“Baby formula is poison.”
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Uh...if it weren’t for formula, my brother and I wouldn’t be alive today.
These Leftists need first; to control themselves. It is THEIR oompuslive need to control others that is destroying all vestiges of an individuals 'freedom of choice'.
Message to the Mayor; Get A Grip - on yourself; and leave your the citizens of New York, alone. Think it time to see this compulsive need - the 'totalitarian inclinations' - as SICK; and threatening enough to demand 'redress' per treatment.
Close to 100% of breast feeding mothers supplement w formula, especially at the beginning. For some mothers it takes 7 days to even see a drop of colostrum. Average is 3-5 days.
I am pro-breastfeeding. Breastfed all three of my children. HOWEVER, formula can be a life SAVER in some situations and is not poison. Inflammatory labeling is not helpful for moms in heartbreaking situations where formula is the only resort.
(Before you respond, I am a certified lactation counselor, and have been educated fully on the “poison” aspect of formula.)
I have a grandson whose life was saved because of the availability of forumla. He would have died of malnutrition and dehydration if left to the whims of zealots.
somehow my children managed to thrive despite the fact they fed upon “poison” several times a day.
Another activist nut job has been heard from.