Published 2 years ago

Moms seeking formula tire of those who say, just breastfeed

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Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life by major medical entities like the World Health Organization. Some medical conditions make it difficult for women to breastfeed, and it isn't recommended for those with HIV or undergoing cancer treatment. There are various barriers to breastfeeding, including medical issues for the baby or mom and work and living conditions.

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Moms seeking formula tire of those who say, just breastfeed

As Morgan Fabry drives around Chicago looking for baby formula that is in short supply, she can’t help but be bothered by comments from people who don’t understand why she can’t breastfeed. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life by major medical entities like the World Health Organization, giving rise to the saying, “breast is best.” But breastfeeding doesn’t work for everyone, and that mantra is only adding to th

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Moms seeking formula tire of those who say, just breastfeed

Some U.S. moms looking for baby formula that is in short supply are dealing with another layer of stress — people asking why they don't just breastfeed

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Desperate families turn to hospitals when their hunt for formula comes up dry

Three-year-old Alexis Tyler survives on Gerber Lil Crunchies cheese puffs and the chocolate flavor of a specialty nutritional formula called Neocate. Her mother hasn't been able to buy that formula for her since March.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

Moms seeking formula tire of those who say, just breastfeed

As Morgan Fabry drives around Chicago looking for baby formula that is in short supply, she can’t help but be bothered by comments from people who don’t understand why she can’t breastfeed.

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Perspective | The solution to formula shortage isn’t calling for more breastfeeding

Claims that mothers lacking formula should just breastfeed repeats a centuries-old mistake.

2 years ago

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KIFI

Desperate families turn to hospitals when their hunt for formula comes up dry - Local News 8

By Brenda Goodman and Nadia KounangThree-year-old Alexis Tyler survives on Gerber Lil Crunchies cheese puffs and the chocolate flavor of a specialty nutritional formula called Neocate. Her mother hasn’t been able to buy that formula for her since March.In the next few days, doctors will start the process of admitting Alexis to the hospital to surgically implant a tube into her stomach so her parents can feed her something else.The baby formula …

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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