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[ID] 56 [Interest Areas] Breastfeeding Coalition Representative Community Organizer Concerned Citizen Nonprofit Organization [Comment] Breastfeeding in the media is often portrayed rather badly. It's ironic that in our society those that come out and say all the downsides of breastfeeding are the ones that get all the press. Our society views breastfeeding as somewhat sexual, telling us to cover up. But what they don't understand is that we are using our breasts for what they were intended for. Unfortunately a lot of moms also give into the peer pressure of formula and doctors and nurses who push it on them starting on the hospital. I feel so badly for this mothers who do not have the support they need to continue the breastfeeding relationship. Formula is pushed at first in the hospitals. Moms are given a bag to take home with them. It's almost too easy to use it when you're tired at 2am with a child who is screaming for you. Breastfeeding is a commitment. I have nursed my son successfully for two years, and we are going strong. I will continue to do so for as long as he wants to. [Topic] 
Portrayal of Breastfeeding in Traditional Popular Media and New Electronic Media
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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