I feel strongly that formula companies shouldn’t be allowed to promote their products to the detriment of breast feeding but then I also believe it is a womans right to choose how to feed her baby. That choice should imo be guilt free, but it is so important that it is an informed choice and in an ideal world a well supported choice.

My two children both were born with medical conditions which were considered to contra indicate breast milk. First time round I listened to the paediatricans and abandoned the breats at almost two weeks Second time round I decided to trust my instincts and we are still going strong at 22 months save for the odd spate of biting incidents *rolls eyes*.

I can only speak for the area where I live and the experiences I have had but in my view there just isn’t enough information and support out there for women - particaulary for women like myself who possibly needed much more support, information and guidance in the early days due to complicating factors.

Rant over. I really shouldn’t talk about breast feeding. It’s a long time on but I guess I’m still upset and angry about first time round