Bette Midler slammed for ‘obtuse' tweet on baby formula shortage telling mothers, 'TRY BREASTFEEDING'

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Bette Midler's tweet set off a cascade of reactions that showed the extent to which breastfeeding is a fraught issue for many women in the United States. Many women lack social or economic support to pump milk or to take time off work in their baby's early months to be available to feed on demand.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Bette Midler slammed after telling women to ‘try breastfeeding’ amid baby formula shortage

Entertainer Bette Midler came under criticism Friday after telling mothers to “try breastfeeding” in response to the nationwide baby formula shortage.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Bette Midler slammed for 'try breastfeeding' tweet amid baby formula shortage

Amid a baby formula shortage, mothers across the country are worried about being able to feed their infants. Actress Bette Midler had some advice, but many thought it was unhelpful, to say the least.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Newsweek

Bette Midler slammed for telling moms to breastfeed amid formula shortage

"TRY BREASTFEEEDING! It's free and available on demand," Midler tweeted.

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The Daily Caller

‘TRY BREASTFEEDING!’: Bette Midler Hit With Sharp Backlash For Defending Baby Formula Shortage

Actress Bette Midler sparked backlash with a tweet about recent baby formula shortages. Midler advised that women &quot;try breastfeeding&quot; to combat the shortages.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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