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> Breastfeeding does make a difference. The difference it makes is measurable, but there are lots of other factors. On a macro scale, it absolutely makes sense

> Breastfeeding does make a difference. The difference it makes is measurable, but there are lots of other factors. On a macro scale, it absolutely makes sense to encourage breastfeeding, but mothers who can't or don't want to nurse can feel a lot of pressure and shame about it. Nursing feels like a big decision, but on an individual scale the only thing that's important is: is the baby getting their nutritional needs met. And formula does that just fine.

TedDoesntTalk 4y ago
> is the baby getting their nutritional needs met. And formula does that just fine. Formula does not seed and nourish their gut microbiome. Look it up.
AlexTrask 4y ago
In my experience with nursing everybody plans this as a binary election nursing / formula when you can mix it and do 80% nursing 20% formula