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Hmm. I think the government can step in and properly inform people, subsidize lactation consultants so that everyone can afford them, subsidize breast pumps (ho
by mirceal 8y ago
Hmm. I think the government can step in and properly inform people, subsidize lactation consultants so that everyone can afford them, subsidize breast pumps (how are you gonna feed your baby when you’re at work?) and subsidize breast milk banks.
You make the final call, but it should not be a struggle to feed your baby breast milk.
- usaar333 8y agoI definitely agree with you on information providing, but I think these actions all need careful cost/benefit analysis. > subsidize breast pumps Especially given that they can be rented, this is probably a clear positive to do. > subsidize breast milk banks Donor Milk is extremely expensive ($3-$5 an once). While infant consumers do see reduced rates of gastrointestinal tract infection and eczema, other benefits are less clear. Some more research would be needed to see if this is the best use of health dollars; perhaps a minimal amount of donor milk (several onces), combined with formula may be optimal. > subsidize lactation consultants so that everyone can afford them I'm down with this, as long as lactation consultants are more regulated. The ones we used were far overzealous in over-pushing breast feeding (e.g. overstating benefits)
- mirceal 8y agoSure. Not gonna chance the world overnight, but we need to know where North is. Right now I feel like people are questioning the compass and if it really works :(