Hi Melissa,
Yes, this is a problem, they should be talking about risks of premature
weaning or health risks associated with not breastfeeding.
Frankly, I'm not surprised, especially given the recent discussion about
suitable slogans on Lactnet....if breastfeeding advocates keep talking about
breastfeeding as "an extra," "ideal", "special", "best" then sure as heck no
one else is going to see it as anything different!
Karleen Gribble
Australia

> This is in regards to a study that is being done by Michigan State Unive=
> rsity regarding breastfeeding and working. This sentence, the first of t=
> he press release, really bothered me: Research has shown that breast mil=
> k offers infants more health benefits than formula and may help protect =
> children against obesity.
> What health benefits does formula even have? Vitamin D added?  Am I over=
> reacting. I cannot find the press release at MSU site, but it came up on=
>  google news.
> Melissa Vance, JD, LLLL
>
>

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