I don't know exactly what answer you are looking for, Kathleen. I just feel 
that in working with all socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds 
coupled with ages of moms varying between about 13 and 45, there are some 
women who just plain are not interested in breastfeeding and believe it or not, 
some of them do know the risks of formula and do know what's what and they 
still choose NOT to breastfeed. It is not my place to force any issue on them. 
Personally, I have enough to do at work helping the mothers who are 
committed without expending extra energy banging my head against a wall 
with a mother who clearly is NOT at all interested in or committed to 
breastfeeding. 

Yes, many lack support, but there are others who despite the fact, choose 
formula. They ahve made a conscious choice and it is not my place to 
intgerfere in tha

What are you looking for in my question, Kathleen?

Betsy Riedel RNC, IBCLC

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