AAP breastfeeding guidelines called 'tone deaf'
The controversial question has cropped up again after the nation's leading pediatrics group has issued new recommendations calling for women to breastfeed until their children turn 2, and possibly even longer., was released on June 27 by the American Academy of Pediatrics . It calls out stigma, lack of support, and workplace barriers that make continued breastfeeding difficult for many mothers.
She also objected to the fact that the guidelines make little reference to a mother who needs to supplement breast milk with formula within 4 months ― and even before that ― to meet her infant's nutritional requirements. If a mother's milk is insufficient, babies are at risk for low growth rates, jaundice, and dehydration. Mothers also can be affected if they're made to feel shame because they cannot provide adequate amounts of breastmilk and must supplement their supply with formula.
Feldman-Winter added that the criticism of the policy"is not unexpected, given the many barriers in our society for women doing the work of mothering and trying to reach their personal breastfeeding goalsWe know over 60% of mothers do not reach their intended goals. These barriers are even more apparent for the populations that are underserved and least likely to breastfeed."
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