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    7 months ago

    Pushing is an understatement. They gave away free samples, and donated formula to hospitals on the condition hospitals discharge new mothers with samples.

    https://newint.org/features/1982/04/01/babies

    Once infant formula has been used, it is near impossible to kick the habit. For mothers lose the ability and the self-confidence to breastfeed before they reach the bottom of their free sample powdered milk packet.