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Mumsnet undermining breastfeeding again.

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Redebs · 12/03/2023 11:52

Just read the Mumsnet article on caring for newborn babies. It's sponsored by a bottle manufacturer.

Much of it is misinformation that will seriously interfere with mothers' success with breastfeeding. For example trying to get a feeding routine for a two month old baby. This is totally against normal practice for on demand breastfeeding.

Anyone aiming for regular naps will be seriously frustrated and will think there is something wrong with them and their baby. Night feeding is treated as if it's a massive burden that should be shared by using a bottle.The massively negative impact of inaccurate information and expectations is aimed at discouraging breastfeeding.

There's a 'helpful' link to another article on 'combination feeding' aka introducing formula, along with references to a whole lot of bottle feeding products you should buy.

The WHO condemns companies that use misinformation and pressure on mothers not to breastfeed. While it may be subtly disguised, that is exactly what articles like this are doing.

And for money.

JoMumsnet · 13/03/2023 14:23

Thanks for your reports about this thread. As you can see, we've deleted a number of posts which we considered to be personal attacks. Disagreeing with someone on a thread is absolutely fine, but we ask people to do so politely.

OP, thanks for starting this thread. We're taking everyone's comments on board and have stopped the promotion of this page for now while we review the content.

YetAnotherBeckyMumsnet · 22/03/2023 15:59

Thanks, everyone for your feedback and for taking the time to give such detailed responses. We've edited the newborn routines page now based on what you've told us. Please let us know if you've got any further comments or questions.

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