When the message that “breast is best” goes wrong

Fiona Cardillo is a mum who tried everything to succeed with breastfeeding. Leading up to the birth of her child she didn’t even consider any other alternatives. After three months of sleepless nights and endless pumping she ‘gave in’ and tried formula. But should women be struggling so much over how to feed their baby? Particularly when we live in a society where good, safe formula is available for babies? Fiona talks about why she placed so much pressure on herself to breastfeed, and where the message that “breast is best” is going wrong.

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