tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877660600965925295.post3780356157004108238..comments2023-09-28T07:11:38.098-07:00Comments on DrPHealth: Breast is best - usually.DrPHealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14205539218855076544noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877660600965925295.post-26279932728658621842013-10-08T14:47:30.837-07:002013-10-08T14:47:30.837-07:00Thought provoking as always. Your post led to a co...Thought provoking as always. Your post led to a conversation with a colleague about whether we are too focused on exclusive breastfeeding, and contributing to feelings of inadequacy in women who can't achieve breastfeeding superstardom. Some new research is daring to explore whether controlled and minimal supplementation may improve breastfeeding duration rates. All "Baby Friendly" proponents need to remember that the reason we promote breastfeeding is not because we want breastfeeding to succeed, but because we want mothers and babies and families to succeed. It is, after, BABY friendly, not breastfeeding friendly. Help moms and families feel confident that they are feeding their baby in the best way according to their situation and priorities.Cathy Richards, Registered Dietitiannoreply@blogger.com