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by s_y_n_t_a_x 2319 days ago
His point was that one anecdote of a bad experience at a hospital does not dispute the statistics that breast milk is better than formula.
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The data does not support the claim breast milk is better than formula for long term outcomes [1]. Given this, it’s appropriate to be angry and frustrated at the way society and modern medicine treats women who do not breast feed. Especially when the woman is struggling to breathe.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jun/20/is-brea...

That is STILL anecdotal. Srsly there are bad people working in hospitals who are doing a bad job. But some of them also just be overworked or don't care or whatever.

“This is the most important thing you can do for your child, and if it doesn’t work for you, that’s very unfortunate and, in the long run, will have serious consequences.” never crossed my plate. In germany mothers try, if it doesn't work, it doesn't. Thats it.