Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Unintended Consequences of Invoking the “Natural” in Breastfeeding Promotion | Pediatrics Perspectives | Pediatrics

Unintended Consequences of Invoking the “Natural” in Breastfeeding Promotion | Pediatrics Perspectives | Pediatrics: "Whatever the ethics of appealing to the natural in breastfeeding promotion, it raises practical concerns. The “natural” option does not align consistently with public health goals. If doing what is “natural” is “best” in the case of breastfeeding, how can we expect mothers to ignore that powerful and deeply persuasive worldview when making choices about vaccination? If breastfeeding promotion frames the “factory-made” option as risky or unhealthy, what should parents conclude when choosing between factory-made vaccines and boosting immunity “naturally”? We should think twice before referencing the “natural” in breastfeeding promotion, even if it motivates women to breastfeed."



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