@Epiphany @Shadowman311 I agree. A rational and sensible pro-natal policy would include funding solutions to the formula shortage and subsidizing wet nurses but we’re not allowed to live in a sensible or rational country

@borzoi @Epiphany @Shadowman311 the women who don't produce enough milk are _really_ rare. a somewhat healthy newborn has enough reserves to accomodate initial lack of milk, but todays standard is to just give up if the milk doesn't flow in biblical amounts on the first try. instantly giving up of course is exactly the wrong thing to do. many nurses (misguidedly, i don't think nurses are evil) push formula then.

for the few remaining cases formula naturally is right, like with any medication.

also things like nursing consultants (don't know the right term) should be standard, but those don't generate much money.

@bonifartius @Epiphany @Shadowman311 How did your kids do with breastfeeding?