Make Breastfeeding Compulsory for 6 mths? WDYT?

[allycat06]

Ok in regards to limiting the availability of formula, I really can't understand how that's fair. Can you think of anything worse than running out of formula for your baby and having to trek across the city to access it? What about if you run out in the middle of the night and it's only available from stores that are open office hours?

I don't really see how it's any different to now. Not everyone lives near a supermarket or chemist that is open 24 hours. I'm sure there are lots of formula feeding parents in remote areas who live hours from the closest shop. They just make sure they are stocked up to prevent that situation. The perscription could work like it does for the birth control pill or any other medication that is taken long term, you get several repeats which prevents having to get a new script constantly.

I definitley believe formula has it's place for women who have problems whether they are physical or emotional. What bothers me are those who choose it because they think it is no different to breastmilk. And for that we only have advertising to blame. Yes it's your choice, but perhaps had they received adequate information and support on the matter they may have chosen differently?