Formula risks...I believe
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Formula risks...I believe
| Wed, 10-24-2007 - 12:27pm |
Formula risks...I believe
- Formula has risks that are unacceptable if breastmilk is available
- Formula has risks but it's OK to choose it if you understand the risks
- Formula has risks but it's OK to choose it even if you DONT understand the risks
- Formula has some risks but they are overblown
- Formula has risks but so does breastmilk, and the risks are about the same
- Formula doesn't have any risks
- Other, please explain
You will be able to change your vote.

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He sure is, Fio! No damage there. We have a great relationship, and (for the benefit of lurkers) his relationship with his father is fantastic too.
...and why was it invented, you think?
Just because a baby is unable to breastfeed, the risks don't suddenly disappear. They are just, well, worth the risk because the alternative is even riskier. Starvation, pretty risky in my book! ;-)
Aw, Mary, you did it again!
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Well thank goodness the extended nursing of Kevin hasn't damaged him in any way.
Hey!
PumpkinAngel
Babies have been fed through other means besides the breast for centuries, some successful some not.
PumpkinAngel
It's unfortunate that it happens?
PumpkinAngel
"Just because there are benefits to breastfeeding (and I totally agree that there are) that doesn't automatically make them risks or negatives to formula feeding."
There are no benefits to bfing.
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