Heather,
You said "Ordering mothers to bf, not 'allowing' formula feeding, in a context which does not support this with knowledge of how it works, and in a culture where bottle feeding is seen as havng a lot to offer..don't think we have any evidence to say this is a 'good' way to proceed, a mother-friendly way to proceed, or a way to proceed that increases bf."

You may be right. When one is forced to do something, it just isn't the same as coming to an informed decision and deciding to do it on their own. Perhaps the mothers in the old colonel's army hospital "didn't" breastfeed when they got home, and some just for spite!

Pam Wiggins, IBCLC
Breastfeeding Information Center: www.breastfeedingbooks.com

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