Formula Versus Breast Milk: Poll Results
February 8, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breast milk, breastfeeding, poll
Sixty-four percent of 111 voters said their most recent or only child had only had breast milk and had never had any artificial milk. That left 36% of voters whose child has had at least some artificial milk at some point. Here is the complete breakdown:
Special shout-out to the 11 percent of voters who started off supplementing with formula and made a successful transition to exclusive breastfeeding!
Please vote in the new poll!
Breast Milk, Formula, or Mixed Feedings: A Poll
January 22, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breast milk, breastfeeding, poll
Can I trust you all to play nicely? Let’s have a frank discussion about breast milk, formula, and whether or not you consider breastfeeding an “all-or-nothing” proposition (for the record, I think exclusive breastfeeding is wonderful but breastfeeding does not have to be all-or-nothing. It’s not a club. It’s not a contest. Some breast milk is better than all formula. If a mother is worried about milk supply, I hope she seeks the help of a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader, and considers whether supplementation is truly necessary). Keep in mind, it’s all about the baby (and sometimes …read more
