In a message dated 4/15/2011 10:37:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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As for  the studies about intelligence, just think about how stupid  and
small-brained are people are who are exclusively formula  fed!!!

Although I totally agree we should be discussing the RISKS of formula
versus the benefits of breastfeeding. I am shocked and offended by a statement
like this.
I was formula fed. My mother was told because she had Rh - blood, she would
 harm me by breastfeeding. In those days the Rh factor was a very scary
thing.  What mother would knowingly harm her baby?  Although I know I would now
be  thinner and remember why I walked into the kitchen if I had been
breastfed, I  was at least smart enough to breastfeed my own children.
I beleive overly negative comments like this turns mothers off and will not
 encourage anything. It causes "us" the lactation professionals, to appear
small  minded. we need to walk a fine line between accurate and accusatory
and  hurtful.
We need to provide positive support and messages for all of our  mothers.

Carole Peterson MS, IBCLC, RLC




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