Nobody said anything like this Alicia.
Karleen Gribble
Australia



On 04/02/2015, at 11:58 PM, Alicia Simpson wrote:

> 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
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