Formula is a God-send for poor moms who cannot afford quality supplements or nutrition, especially in developing countries.
I am so grateful for access to formula because I could not breastfeed any of my children after trying for the first few weeks with each one. They would have starved because I had undiagnosed vitamin and mineral deficiencies. B vitamins deficiencies can be passed from mom to baby and a low B1 status is suspected to be behind SIDS. B1 deficiency comes in two forms, wet and dry beriberi.
Anyway, when people shame formula it's makes me shake my head. There is a time and place for it and thank God! Not all of us can afford a wet nurse.
I hear you. I had to supplement with formula to make sure my triplets were getting fed well. I know there is a place for it, but I still feel breastfeeding should be touted as the best thing for a baby. Everyone, especially moms should be given the proper human diet to help them have the best chance at providing for their baby. The standard American diet is the worst thing for anyone, especially moms.
Formula is a God-send for poor moms who cannot afford quality supplements or nutrition, especially in developing countries.
I am so grateful for access to formula because I could not breastfeed any of my children after trying for the first few weeks with each one. They would have starved because I had undiagnosed vitamin and mineral deficiencies. B vitamins deficiencies can be passed from mom to baby and a low B1 status is suspected to be behind SIDS. B1 deficiency comes in two forms, wet and dry beriberi.
Anyway, when people shame formula it's makes me shake my head. There is a time and place for it and thank God! Not all of us can afford a wet nurse.
I hear you. I had to supplement with formula to make sure my triplets were getting fed well. I know there is a place for it, but I still feel breastfeeding should be touted as the best thing for a baby. Everyone, especially moms should be given the proper human diet to help them have the best chance at providing for their baby. The standard American diet is the worst thing for anyone, especially moms.