Hi, all

The article was fascinating, and despite its funding source and obvious
bias, it does have some interesting points for us to consider. When I got to
the final conclusion, the point that the researchers were missing became
apparent:

"The main recommendation that can be made on the basis of our research is
that use of formula milk needs to be depoliticised and treated objectively
as a routine aspect of baby care, rather than as a moral issue. Politics
need to be taken out of communication with women regarding the health
benefits of breastmilk. While women need to know the health benefits of
breastmilk, informing them about this nutritional issue needs to be detached
from negativity about formula use."

Reread this paragraph with a few words substituted:

The main recommendation that can be made on the basis of our research is
that use of tobacco needs to be depoliticised and treated objectively as a
routine aspect of lung care, rather than as a moral issue. Politics need to
be taken out of communication with women regarding the health benefits of
not smoking. While women need to know the health benefits of not smoking,
informing them about this breathing issue needs to be detached from
negativity about tobacco use.

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This makes the influence of the funders pretty obvious, doesn't it?

Melissa Vickers, IBCLC
Huntingdon, TN

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