The point I would like to make, although it makes people cringe to hear an old gray-haired lady say it, is would you say "sex is best"?  It's just a normal human activity.  We don't think anything of it until there are problems.  Or competition.  



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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alicia Simpson

Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 6:59 AM

Subject: Feeding Babies and Green Hair



To say that saying "Breast is best" is akin to emotional breastmilk is really extreme to me. So what is an IBCLC, LLL Leader, or other breastfeeding supporter/advocate to do? Never promote breastfeeding because it might offend someone? Are we to never talk about the benefits of breastmilk and the risk of artificial milk? If you assert that even saying "breast is best" is emotional blackmail then the artifical milk companies have truly "won." That just shows that Similac's recent ad campaign is definitely taking root in the IBCLC community and that we are buying into breastfeeding as being just another "belief" that some mothers have as opposed to a scientifically proven and normal way to nourish humans since the beginning of humanity. In my opinion, to not discuss the many benefits of breastfeeding and the risk of formula feeding because someone might get offended is not ethically responsible. It denies the mothers we serve their right to make informed and educated choices.



Take Care,



*Alicia C. Simpson MS, RD, IBCLC, LD*

Maternal and Pediatric Dietitian

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Main Office: 1164 North Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306 *Now serving patients at our new offices in Alpharetta/Roswell *

Phone: 678-607-6052

Fax: 770-909-1402

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*www.peapodnutrition.org <http://www.peapodnutrition.org>*



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