Advocates of Breast-Feeding Accuse Formula Co. of Deceptive Marketing

typical sheep...scientific evidence is always flawed by personal agendas. Don't fall into such a mindless trap, without challenging what so-called 'scientists' tell you. there is no proof either way about formulas or breastmilk being better or worse.

some 'scientific studies' are skewed toward favorable results because they are funded by lactinazis who want to shove breastfeeding down womens' throats and make them feel guilty about not bfing, or on the other hand, by the formula companies that want to look good and sell more product.

I absolutely agree. Breastmilk doesn't make kids smarter..it's the natural way. The children's IQ's aren't higher because they breastfeed..the formula-fed children's IQ's are lower because they do not.

are you kidding me, because I choose to do what is best for my child, you expect me to "stay home". I have breastfeed 4 children, and when given an opportunity to be distreet, I take it (changing rooms in clothing stores, corner booths in restaurants, the back pew of our church, etc...), but when my baby is hungry, I have the same right to feed him/her as you do. I don't look down on those who don't breastfeed, but I do think that if they CAN and choose not to, they are a little selfish...we always say we want what is best for our children, but it seems that if it is going to be any trouble for us, well then, maybe formula isn't so bad, right? I know plenty of moms who work full time and pump, just to give their babies the best possible choice...

I totally relate to what you are saying. I too am disgusted that my 8 year old daughter has to see people in restaurants feeding their babies artificial milk in a bottle. How vulgar - giving an infant processed cow's milk instead of natural human milk! Women who make that choice should just stay home so as not to offend people like me and make my daughter and other children think their choice is OK. ;)

I breastfed both of my daughters. I never flopped my breasts out in public. If I needed to feed one of my daughters in public, I did so discreetly with a blanket.
Obese people aren't asked to stay home so the rest of us aren't subjected the sight of one of their fat-rolls escaping their pants or shirt, they aren't asked to stay home so we aren't subjected to the sight of rippling fat rolls swimming around in their clothing. Ugly people aren't asked to cover their faces with bags while in public.
I'm sure there is no connection between formula-fed me having only a slightly above average I.Q. and my breast-milk fed daughters both both having I.Q.'s above140. Luck of the draw, I'm guessing, but telling a nursing mom to only do so at home crosses a line. I'd rather see ugly, fat, stupid, ignorant, racist people stay home.

So Sara, I guess you prefer your grandson to believe the girls were given by God, strickly for adult pleasure...?? Get real!! How many times has he been "exposed" to that? And since you don't want him to see the female anatomy, how closely do you monitor his television & internet??

Sarah, it sounds like your grandson is going to have bigger issues than just watching someone breastfeed. We have all made choices but breastfeeding is a choice that is protected by several federal laws. Maybe your grandson would like a nice pbj at home instead. Where he won't be exposed to germs, cigarettes, alcohol or bigotry.

Wow, that would be spelled "acceptable." Breasts were made for breastfeeding. What exactly did you think your breasts were meant for?? I have an eight-year-old child. As your grandchild is eight, I am sure you know that eight-year-olds need to go places (sports, music lessons, etc. etc.) I do not have the luxury of staying inside and hiding myself away while I breastfeed. It is sad that you think women should hide away. Women used to have to stay home when they were pregnant too. That male-dominated era is over. Encourage your grandchildren to grow up knowing what breasts are really for and not to objectify women.

I have breastfeed both of my children. With my second child I have taken a dha supplment. I noticed a huge difference in her eyes. and as an added bonus, I have felt less of that nursing brain.

There has always been DHA. It is a fatty acid found in foods, like flax, nuts, green leafy veg, mostly in fish and algae. Our body can manufacture very small amounts of it from consuming other foods but it is best to supplement with it or eat fish. But now given that most fish is contaminated with mercury and such a popular form of DHA is derived from algae.

Yeah, you're a genius. Try PHARMACEUTICAL, dork.