I have always found this a VERY difficult personal issue--being a huge BF
advocate,  and working for WIC.  There are many pros & cons.
  I see many women who would sooner cut off one of thier limbs than to put
their baby to breast.  I doubt no matter what approach, I will ever convince
them to BF.  (But believe me, I will keep trying!!!).  In the meantime of
changing attitudes, culture, etc., do we deny these babies "adequate"
nutrition of ABM supplements  (in the U.S.) that WIC (our tax $$) provides?
  I don't think some people realize the alternatives to not providing ABM
supplements.  Yes, some of these moms will turn to BF, but many of them will
use cow's milk, or other homemade concoctions which will be even more risky
than ABM.  Are we willing to risk the health/lives of all the babies denied
of BF, to try and increase BF rates?  Is this the ethical route?
  Believe me, I am one of the LAST one's that wants to see their tax $ spent
on ABM (along with most lactnetters, I am sure!).

Sandy Arnold BS, IBCLC
WIC BF Coordinator
Bloomington, Indiana