Should hospitals promote breast feeding over formula?

by (▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) Posted 2012/07/30 03:43:55

Related Topics: Baby, Mayor, Bloomberg, Breast Feeding, Nyc, Moms, Hospitals, Mayor Bloomberg, breast, Mom, Hospital

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Mayor Bloomberg pushing NYC hospitals to hide baby formula so more new moms will breast-feed

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Lone Wolf 2012/08/09 05:47:31

Yes

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Breast-feeding dose need to be encourage but there are though that need formula until their milk starts to flow or if they have health problems. I even say bring healthy women into the nursery as wet nurses. Hello Nurse....
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Jonathan Harding 2012/08/09 08:27:52

Yes

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It's certainly a lot healthier than formula and, it gives the baby time to form a firm bond with it's mother.

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Lone Wolf 2012/08/09 05:47:31

Yes

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Breast-feeding dose need to be encourage but there are though that need formula until their milk starts to flow or if they have health problems. I even say bring healthy women into the nursery as wet nurses. Hello Nurse....

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Transquesta 2012/08/01 22:43:02
Greg 2012/08/01 22:41:24

No

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That is a private decision and no arm of the state should have a say in it. Repeal Obamacare, and I'll change my vote (or, would if I could, of course.)

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senvestoj 2012/08/01 21:57:04

Yes

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But Nanny Bloomberg needs to keep his mouth shut. Seriously, why do New Yorkers keep electing him?

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sol 2012/08/01 17:41:02

Yes

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They already do unless the baby isn't get enough or isn't taking to the breast.

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Red 2012/07/31 04:00:33
Queen Katherine 2012/07/31 02:49:33

Yes

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Yes but they shouldn't force mother's to breast feed if they don't want to.

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Vision of Verve 2012/07/30 23:34:43
Bastion 2012/07/30 18:53:26

Yes

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Of course.

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lolitalovely 2012/07/30 18:13:11

Yes

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The hospital shouldn't force it. If the doctor thinks it's best they should ask and advise. They should explain the reasons and let the mom make the final decision. That's my opinion.

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Sebastianchocolatebeargiles 2012/07/30 17:19:04

Yes

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promote not regulate.

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~head~first~fearless~ 2012/07/30 15:38:24

No

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The mother should do whatever she prefers. The government shouldn't be able to make a mother breastfeed.

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kotabear 2012/07/30 11:51:08

Yes

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It's always healthier for the baby.

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YepIDidItSo 2012/07/30 11:40:40

Yes

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Promote but not FORCE.

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Vieuphoria 2012/07/30 11:23:53

Yes

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Yes. Healthier.

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Kat 'CARROT' 2012/07/30 10:07:58

No

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It's up to the mothers

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Fenabarb 2012/07/30 07:44:08

Yes

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all should become breast feeding friendly

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PocketHalei<3 2012/07/30 05:10:24

Yes

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In the Navajo way a woman who doesn't breast feed is seen as lazy and a woman who doesn't care about her baby.
I say promote breast feeding because it has more nutrition then formula and it is free!

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FortunaVeritas 2012/07/30 04:54:05

Yes

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For women who are healthy enough to do so and whose bodies are free of toxins, yes. That's quite a different thing from forcing them to do it, however.

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wtxwoman 2012/07/30 04:48:32

Yes

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All good healthy behaviors should be promoted by hospitals and breast feeding is by far better for the baby and the Mom than bottle feeding.

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Angela Chambers 2012/07/30 04:47:29

Yes

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It's healthier.

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blah 2012/07/30 04:30:14

Yes

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formula was made originaly to substitute breast milk for cases where the mothers milk was unavailable, breast milk is so much better tho, when the babys developing the mother produces everything that specific baby needs to build its imune system, and brain developement,

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disclaimer 2012/07/30 04:28:58

Yes

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Not hide it, maybe, but not have it in the room either.

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bodaishinboy 2012/07/30 04:21:41

Yes

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Let's look at our track record of trying to improve on nature. We wanted more honey. We made killer bees. We wanted a substitute for butter. We made margarine. How did those things work out for us? Nature made them first. Nature made it best.

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Don Leuty 2012/07/30 04:18:36

No

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Breast feeding is a personal choice. It is also a matter between the mothers and her doctor, not Big Brother. Mayor Bloomberg appears to be pro-choice until after the baby is born. Perhaps he think his philanthropy entitles him to direct NYC lives. Nothing could be further from the truth.

He needs to stop his tyrannical exploits and return to city hall and do his job, and his job only.

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TheVynne 2012/07/30 04:18:00

Yes

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But hiding it isn't the way to do it. Instead just tell them why it is more beneficial. Pros and cons, not little games.

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L1Z2 2012/07/30 04:04:53

Yes

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Most hospitals already promote breast feeding, but they shouldn't choose.

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Shawna 2012/07/30 04:02:34

Yes

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When my son was born formula was not offered. Breast feeding is encouraged and even though my son and I had huge difficulties getting it down to a smooth process, we eventually did. I never saw any formula anywhere at the hospital, though they probably had some.

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LunarRain 2012/07/30 04:02:09

No

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Do what you prefer and teach about both.

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Jessica 2012/07/30 04:00:21

Yes

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But hide the baby formula to do so...? No. Just suggest it and bring up the pros and cons compared to formula. The parents can decide from there.

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artistheweapon 2012/07/30 03:54:29

Yes

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parents need to take the responsibility of raising a child, not just birthing one. of course, formula shouldnt be banned or anything, for those who cant breast feed. and plus, breast feeding is good for babies

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MlssCue =Go Blue= 2012/07/30 03:51:13

Yes

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Promote, yes...but not make that choice for.

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BlondeAphrodite 2012/07/30 03:51:07

No

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whatever you want to do is what they should promote

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☆Katharina☆ 2012/07/30 03:45:27

Yes

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As long as mom is perfectly healthy and the doctor gives her the okay I think every mother should breast feed

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