So related to the news about the Royal College of Midwives changing their policy saying mothers have the right to formula feed and the stigma around formula needs to change ect..
I get it that for people that breastfeeding doesnt work out for/isnt easy, they shouldnt be made to feel like a failure. And the 'breast is best' mantra can be upsetting if that is what you desire to do but it doesnt work out.
But considering the breastfeeding rates are so low in the UK (1 in 200 babies are breastfed at the age of 1). The "mantra" and policy atm currently isnt working to up bf rates..? Clearly more people are formula feeding.
So in your opinion..
what should be done to increase breastfeeding?
And why do so few women end up breastfeeding?
AIBU to think the rates need to improve?
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Why are breastfeeding rates so low in the UK?
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Olivebrach · 12/06/2018 19:57
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