Thanks for your reply Marsha. That makes sense and just an FYI I always
make sure to mention how not breastfeeding affect both mom and baby!



> Date:    Tue, 13 May 2014 12:41:12 -0400
> From:    Marsha Walker <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: National Womens' Health Week
>
> Sally wrote:
>
> "I saw this piktochart on facebook  and was wondering why it was not stated
> in language to make breastfeeding the norm? I was especially disappointed
> because it was developed by a (the?) professional breastfeeding
> organization. Is it too much to ask that new publications state the risks
> of formula feeds vs the benefits of breastfeeding? Is it just that the
> language is more awkward that way?
>
>  I chose not to share it on my social media because of this."
>
> Sally,
> The US Lactation Consultant Association created the infograph as a means of
> pointing out how breastfeeding affects women's health. Very often,
> information emphasizes the infant and neglects the effects of lactation on
> the mother. We usually word our publications when possible to show the
> risks of formula feeding but did not do so with this document as we wished
> to appeal to a greatly diverse audience and avoid negative overtones. We
> felt that this approach was a better fit for the overall theme of the week
> being celebrated which was not breastfeeding but the more general topic of
> women's health. I am sorry you felt unable to share this on your social
> media. The infograph is on the USLCA website at www.uslca.org and on its
> Facebook page.
>
> Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
> Weston, MA
>
>

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