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
Email: [log in to unmask]
*www.peapodnutrition.org <http://www.peapodnutrition.org>*

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