I have also posted this in breast and bottle feeding but wanted more people to be aware of this article. Please take time to comment on the article if you can. I was so shocked to see this on my way home from school drop off. I have sent the following feedback to take a break magazine.
I was extremely disappointed to see the headline 'breast feeding killed my baby' when in my local sainsburys this morning. Reading the article it transpired that the baby who passed away had a genetic condition that would have affected him whether he had been fed on breast milk or cows milk formula. This was a tragedy for his family but in no way can it be attributed to his mother's choice to breastfeed.
Misrepresentation such as this can only continue to make breast feeding harder for mothers and may mean many new mothers are reluctant to try to breast feed. It is very disappointing that a magazine aimed at women does not support the facts when it comes to infant feeding.
Breast feeding is advised by the world health organisation and the NHS as being the optimum feeding choice for all babies and if anyone is concerned about their baby's health they should consult their midwife or health visitor.
I send my deepest condolences to Oliver's family but hope that a correction will appear in your magazine.