1511cf66_all_To_Action_on_Breastfeeding__Topic
[ID] 774 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen [Comment] As a mother of three, I have enjoyed breastfeeding, but it is not without challenges. Fortunately our income allows us to pay for expensive breast pumps and lactation consultants. I believe ALL mothers, regardless of income or social status deserve access to GOOD lactation consultants, and hospital grade breast pumps, and nutrition supplements or herbal supplements to help increase milk supply if necessary. ALL mothers DESERVE this for themself and their babies. The hospitals should STOP giving free formula, and give free lactation visits and free pump rentals until breastfeeding has been successfully established. Here in the US we have WIC to help with food and we have food stamps, formula assistance, free birth control - WHY DO WE NOT HAVE FREE HELP FOR BREASTFEEDING? Breastfeeding in the long run is MUCH CHEAPER than buying formula for 12 months, and gives babies much better immunity - less cost for health care - AND reduces mother's risk for breast cancer...etc. In the long run, the US would save money by investing in breastfeeding. [Topic] 
Access to Lactation Care and Support
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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