When we met Katie Connolly, she was weeks away from meeting her newborn son. Her nursery was ready, but one critical choice hung over her head.

  • BeBopALouie@lemmy.ca
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    15 days ago

    Formula is not used correctly and pushed on people who don’t need it. If mom is capable of breast feeding she should. It is a custom formula built for that specific baby and can even reverse certain health issues baby may have thanks to moms milk. The formulas sellers want all moms to use it for more profit.

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        15 days ago

        I was just venting in general about big biz trying to profit off everything. Sorry I was not specifically on topic.

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      Labour discipline is forced on people who are then forced to make choices based on expediency. The single most important pro-breastfeeding policy is universal paid parental leave and pro-family labour rules.

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      15 days ago

      If mom is capable

      certain health issues baby may have

      I think you may have accidentally forgotten article.